Design Methodology Manager

Job Title

Design Methodology Manager

Role Summary

Manage and deliver design and verification methodology flows and standards for product lines, working with internal teams and EDA vendors. Lead a technical team to improve design enablement for customers and internal IP users and to support product-line business goals.

Experience Level

Mid-level - typically requires 5+ years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor design or design enablement.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing methodology flows, coordinating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers.

• Develop and maintain digital implementation and verification flows covering front-end, place & route, EMIR, sign-off and verification phases.
• Define and deliver integration flows, documentation and training for internal design teams and customers.
• Partner with EDA vendors and internal PDK/design teams to develop and validate EDA flows and tool integrations.
• Collaborate with product line management and marketing to capture customer requirements and scope methodology adoption.
• Drive standards across the organization and vendor ecosystem and contribute to IP/technology roadmaps.
• Mentor and train junior engineers; guide development of automation and software features that support design flows.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and standard engineering practices (version control, configuration management, regression).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items noted separately.

• Expertise in methodology design and model verification for CMOS, RF, AMS, silicon photonics and packaging (wafer-to-wafer, die-to-wafer).
• Expert knowledge of industry-standard EDA tools and flows for digital, analog, RF and AMS design.
• Experience driving integration-level requirements, sign-off and verification methodologies.
• Proven experience enabling IP/design teams and delivering methodology solutions (posting indicates 5+ years relevant experience).
• Proficient with Unix environments and able to collaborate with programming and technical design leads.
• Strong verbal and written English communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with version control, configuration management and regression processes.
• Nice-to-have: Java coding experience; interest or coursework in generative AI; project management and organizational skills.

Education Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree; the posting specifies B.E./B.Tech plus a minimum of 5+ years relevant industry experience. Preferred qualifications include Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering. The posting allows equivalent practical experience in lieu of a listed degree.

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.