Principal Member of the Technical Staff - IP Engineering

Job Title

Principal Member of the Technical Staff - IP Engineering

Role Summary

Lead development of high-performance compute processor IP products for GlobalFoundries' IP Engineering team in Hsinchu. Provide technical leadership across product development, customer engagements, and global cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality IP.

Accountable for technical strategy, architecture reviews, mentoring, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 15+ years of experience in digital front-end design, RTL implementation, verification, validation, or computational IP development.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end delivery, technical strategy, and team leadership on large-scale IP projects.

• Drive and co-own large-scale IP development projects from architecture through product delivery.
• Define technical strategy; review architectures and specifications to ensure delivery excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams; support succession planning and talent development.
• Improve engineering processes, methodologies, and quality practices across teams.
• Provide hands-on guidance in architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, verification, signoff, and product release.
• Coordinate with global teams on technology roadmaps, project planning, and customer engagements.
• Manage program execution including resource planning, risk management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 15+ years of experience in digital front-end design, RTL implementation, verification, validation, or computational IP development with significant technical leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record leading large-scale IP/SoC projects with accountability for quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Expertise in microprocessor, memory, and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience in RTL design, micro-architecture, verification, formal methods, functional coverage, and technical specification development.
• Proficiency with SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM, C/C++, Python, Perl, and scripting languages.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools: simulators, synthesis, lint, formal verification, coverage, and automation tools.
• Strong program execution, resource planning, risk management, and delivery management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience leading distributed, multi-site engineering teams.
• Experience driving engineering methodologies and organizational quality improvements.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

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.