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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.\nRole Summary:\nWe are seeking an experienced Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer at the Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) level with over 10 years of industry experience. The candidate will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and validating advanced DFT solutions across complex SoCs. 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