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With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.\nSummary of Role:\nGlobalFoundries is seeking a Director of Advanced Packaging Development to lead the development and industrialization of advanced packaging solutions for next-generation silicon photonics and optical interconnect products. This leader will be responsible for driving internal packaging development activities while serving as the primary interface to external OSATs, suppliers, ecosystem partners, and key customers.\nThe successful candidate will partner closely with Product Line Management, Business Development, and engineering organizations to define packaging technology roadmaps, develop differentiated solutions, and enable commercialization of future products. This role requires a unique combination of technical leadership, team development, customer engagement, business partnership, and external ecosystem management.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nTechnical and Organizational Leadership\nLead the advanced packaging development organization responsible for package architecture, assembly processes, qualification strategy, manufacturing readiness, and product industrialization.\nBuild and develop a high-performing team focused on technical excellence, innovation, and execution.\nDrive technology decisions related to package design, materials, thermal management, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.\nEstablish development methodologies, design guidelines, and qualification strategies to support product scale-up and commercialization.\nRoadmap and Strategy\nDefine and maintain the advanced packaging technology roadmap supporting silicon photonics, optical interconnect, co-packaged optics, AI networking, and future platform developments.\nAlign packaging investments and development priorities with product roadmaps, customer requirements, and business objectives.\nEvaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and supplier capabilities to maintain GlobalFoundries' competitive position.\nDrive strategic decisions on technology selection, capability development, and manufacturing approaches.\nCustomer and Business Engagement\nPartner with Product Management and Business Development to shape future product and technology strategies.\nEngage directly with customers to understand technology requirements, packaging challenges, and long-term roadmap needs.\nRepresent GlobalFoundries during customer technical reviews, roadmap discussions, executive briefings, and development engagements.\nSupport customer acquisition and growth initiatives by translating customer requirements into differentiated packaging solutions.\nBuild trusted relationships with customers, OSATs, suppliers, and ecosystem partners to accelerate business growth and technology adoption.\nExternal Partner Management\nServe as the primary technical and business interface to OSATs, assembly partners, material suppliers, and strategic ecosystem collaborators.\nLead joint development activities with external partners to enable future product platforms.\nDrive alignment on development schedules, technical milestones, qualification plans, and manufacturing readiness.\nDevelop scalable manufacturing and sourcing strategies supporting both development and high-volume production.\nProgram Execution\nLead cross-functional execution across design, process integration, reliability, product engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams.\nIdentify and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, supply chain, and manufacturing risks.\nCommunicate program status, investment recommendations, and strategic priorities to senior leadership.\nEnsure successful transition of packaging technologies from development into production.\nOther Responsibilities:\nPerform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related discipline.\n15+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, advanced packaging, photonics packaging, or related technologies.\nDemonstrated experience leading complex technology development organizations and multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nStrong knowledge of advanced packaging technologies including flip-chip assembly, wafer-level packaging, optical packaging, high-density interconnects, thermal management, and reliability qualification.\nExperience working directly with OSATs, outsourced manufacturing partners, and semiconductor supply chains.\nProven ability to lead strategic customer engagements and external partnerships.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with silicon photonics, optical engines, optical interconnects, or co-packaged optics.\nExperience supporting hyperscale, networking, telecommunications, AI, or datacenter applications.\nTrack record of building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations.\nExperience managing technology roadmaps, strategic investments, and customer-facing development programs.\nRole Impact\nThis position will provide end-to-end leadership for advanced packaging technology development, external manufacturing partnerships, customer engagement, and roadmap execution. The Director will play a critical role in enabling future silicon photonics products, strengthening strategic customer relationships, and positioning GlobalFoundries as a leader in advanced photonics packaging solutions.\nExpected Salary Range\n$166,500.00 - $290,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.\nThe role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at  let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.\nAn offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.\nGlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. 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