Advanced Photonics Engineer (Next-Generation Photonic Devices and Architectures) at GlobalFoundries
Job Description
GlobalFoundries’ Silicon Photonics Product Line is hiring an advanced photonics engineer for its Advanced Photonics team, based in Malta, New York, Santa Clara or Austin. The engineer sets the roadmap for next-generation photonic devices, defines advanced photonic building blocks and subsystems, turns customer system requirements into device and platform innovations, and works with GF Labs, development and fab teams to bring them to production. A PhD is strongly preferred.
At a glance
- Role: Advanced Photonics Engineer (JR-2601537)
- Location: Malta NY, Santa Clara CA or Austin TX, USA
- Posted: 7 September 2026
- Pay: $166,500 to $319,000
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the advanced photonics role
- Define and drive the roadmap for advanced photonic devices
- Architect advanced photonic building blocks and subsystems
- Translate system requirements into device and platform innovations
- Co-develop next-generation photonic systems with customer teams
- Work with GF Labs, silicon photonics development and fab teams
- Track industry trends and mentor junior engineers
Why GlobalFoundries is investing
The posting describes a shift from electrons to photons for high-speed communication and computing, and says GlobalFoundries has committed to invest in silicon photonics as a fast-growing market. The Advanced Photonics team is meant to link longer-term research at GF Labs with near-term products.
What GlobalFoundries is looking for
- An advanced degree, PhD strongly preferred, in photonics, electrical engineering or applied physics
- Deep expertise in photonic devices and integrated photonics, with a system view
- Experience across device, system and manufacturing in a product setting
- Credibility with customers, partners and executives
- Willingness to travel
Pay and location
GlobalFoundries lists an expected salary range of $166,500 to $319,000, depending on qualifications, experience and location.
How to apply
Apply through the official GlobalFoundries job posting. GlobalFoundries’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: GlobalFoundries
Official advertisement: globalfoundries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
How to prepare for this application
- Roadmap thinking: prepare a view on where silicon photonics devices need to go for AI interconnects.
- Customers: bring examples of co-developing with customers.
- Manufacturing: show you understand yield and reliability, not just device performance.
- PhD: strongly preferred; lead with device research.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor foundry with manufacturing on three continents. It runs a silicon photonics product line and a research arm, GF Labs, that works on photonics and quantum technologies, with major fabs in Malta, New York and Essex Junction, Vermont.
