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These proficiency levels apply to all career levels. Some requirements may vary locally.\nAbout the Role\nGlobalFoundries ishiringanOptical Packaging Technology (OPT) Developmentleader withintheIntegrated Optics (IO)organizationandis seeking a Senior Director.Asuccessful candidate will defineanorganizational structure, recruit and develop the leadership team, and set the technical and operational strategy across advanced packaging, optics, and product engineering for GF'sIntegrated Optics portfolio. The role is based in Burlington, VT and willpartnerwithin a matrixed global organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn the technical strategy and roadmap for Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development, spanning advanced packaging, optics, and product engineering.\n\nLead Package Design & Assembly architecture decisions for optical/photonic modules, including substrate, interposer, and co-packaging approaches.\n\nDrive Yield Enhancement programs, using statistical process control and root-cause analysis to close yield gaps in packaging and assembly.\n\nOwn Packaging Qualification & Reliability strategy, including qualification test plans, stress testing, and reliability modeling to meet customer and industrystandards.\n\nDirect the Optics function's technical roadmap, covering optics/laser solutions, optical alignment and fiber attach processes, and co-packaged/advanced optics integration architectures.\n\nGuide Product Engineering technical investigations, including returns analysis and failure analysis (FA) methodology, to close the loop between field issues and process/design changes.\n\nPartner with Test engineering to co-develop test strategy, coverage, and qualification requirements aligned to package and optical architecture.\n\nSet technical requirements and provide engineering oversight for external assembly/test partners,reviewing process capability, yield, and quality data.\n\nEvaluate and down-select advanced packaging and optical integration technologies (e.g., co-packaged optics, fiber attach methods, EIC/PIC integration schemes) for technology roadmaps.\n\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Silicon Products Development on EIC/PIC and optical engine architecture to ensure package-silicon co-design alignment.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field required; advanced degree (MS/PhD) strongly preferred.\n\n15+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor or photonics packaging, with significant time in advanced packaging and/or optical/photonic integration.\n\nProven track record building or scaling a technical organization, including hiring and developing senior technical leaders.\n\nDeep technical expertise in advanced packaging (assembly, package design, yield, qualification/reliability) and/or optical packaging (fiber attach, co-packaged optics).\n\nExperience managing outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) partner relationships.\n\nStrong executive presence and experience partnering with senior leadership, customers, and cross-site global teams.\n\nDemonstrated ability to operate in a matrixed, multi-site global organization (US, Egypt, India, Singapore, Vermont).\n\nExcellent communication, organizational design, and change-leadership skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nComfortable operating in a matrixed, multicultural environment.\n\nStrong alignment with values of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.\n\nAbility to lead through influence and build trust across diverse teams.\n\nOther Responsibilities:\nPerform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs\nExpected Salary Range\n$198,000.00 - $333,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.\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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