Advanced Photonics Engineer, SiPh Platform Engineering

Job Title

Advanced Photonics Engineer, SiPh Platform Engineering

Role Summary

The Advanced Photonics Engineer will define and drive next-generation silicon photonic device architectures and development programs that align to customer and market needs. The role translates system-level requirements into device- and platform-level designs suitable for rapid industrialization.

This position sits on the Silicon Photonics Product Line's Advanced Photonics team and requires cross-functional collaboration with device design, process technology, packaging, test, and customer development teams.

Experience Level

Senior — senior-level engineering role requiring substantial experience in photonic devices, integrated photonics, and product-driven development.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination to move advanced photonic concepts toward productization.

• Define and drive roadmap for advanced photonic devices and subsystems aligned to business and customer needs.
• Design architectures and building blocks for next-generation photonic systems and translate system requirements into device- and platform-level designs.
• Collaborate with customer development teams and act as a technical counterpart to senior customer architects to influence early system definitions.
• Incorporate customer learnings into device concepts and platform enhancements rapidly.
• Partner with research (gfLabs) and silicon photonics development teams to transition innovations into product opportunities.
• Align designs with manufacturing, yield, reliability, and scalability constraints in collaboration with fab and foundry teams.
• Track industry trends, standards, and competitive developments and evaluate external innovations for technology insertion.
• Mentor and support junior architects and engineers.
• Perform all work in compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills required for successful performance in this role.

• Must-have:
  • Deep technical expertise in photonic devices and integrated photonics with strong system-level understanding.
  • Experience working across device, system, and manufacturing domains in a product-driven environment.
  • Proven ability to engage credibly with customers, partners, and executive stakeholders.
  • Track record of translating advanced technology concepts into product-relevant outcomes on aggressive timelines.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to travel as needed.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Experience influencing early system architectures for high-speed communications or AI interconnects.
  • Prior experience mentoring and leading small engineering teams or architects.

Education Requirements

Advanced degree required; PhD strongly preferred, in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.