Principal Engineer, Device Engineering - Silicon Photonics Compact Modeling (New College Grad, 2027)
GlobalFoundriesJob Title
Principal Engineer, Device Engineering - Silicon Photonics Compact Modeling (New College Grad, 2027)
Role Summary
Join Device Engineering as a Silicon Photonics Compact Modeling Engineer focused on developing, validating, documenting, and supporting production-quality compact models for silicon photonic devices used in Process Design Kits. Work cross-functionally with technology development, characterization, design enablement, and EDA partners to enable accurate simulation and customer design success.
Experience Level
Entry-level (New college graduate). Role targets recent graduates completing a Master’s or PhD in 2027.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include compact-model development, validation against measured data, PDK integration, and support for model releases and customer use.
- Develop and maintain compact models for silicon photonic devices; perform parameter extraction and model calibration using DC, RF/S-parameters, optical, and transient measurement data.
- Build testbenches, regression methodologies, and validation reports to ensure model accuracy, stability, runtime efficiency, and usability.
- Contribute to Process Design Kit development, documentation, verification, and release activities.
- Support integration of models into customer design flows and EDA platforms; help resolve model, simulation, and usage issues with internal teams and EDA partners.
- Collaborate with device engineering, characterization, process integration, and design enablement teams to understand device behavior and modeling requirements.
- Develop automation and scripting solutions to improve parameter extraction, validation, reporting, and modeling workflow efficiency.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.
Requirements
Degree and GPA requirements are summarized under Education Requirements. Below are other required and preferred qualifications.
- Must-have: English fluency (written and verbal).
- Nice-to-have: Prior internship or co-op experience in related fields.
- Nice-to-have: Coursework, research, or project experience in semiconductor or photonic device physics, compact-model development, parameter extraction, device characterization, numerical modeling, or validation with measured data.
- Nice-to-have: Programming or modeling experience with Python, MATLAB, Verilog-A, C/C++.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with photonic, RF, or mixed-signal EDA environments (Cadence, Synopsys, ADS, Luceda, or equivalent).
- Nice-to-have: Demonstrated leadership, project management, strong written/verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills; interest in leveraging AI tools to improve workflows.
Education Requirements
Graduating with a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optics, or a related field from an accredited program. Minimum overall GPA 3.0. English proficiency (written and verbal) required.
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.
