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This role will accelerate customer time-to-design, improve PDK and design ecosystem quality, and enable next-generation optical interconnect solutions for datacenter, AI, and communication markets.The candidate should have strong background in: 1. Silicon photonics device physics, circuit design fundamentals, circuit design flows. \nTitle: Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuit Design Engineer\nAbout GF\nGlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors that enable AI at scale, from the cloud to the physical world. We partner closely with our customers to deliver differentiated, power-efficient, high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. Across our global footprint in the United States, Europe and Asia, our teams are solving complex challenges that shape the future of technology. At GF, you'll find the opportunity to make an impact, work with world-class talent and contribute to a more secure, sustainable future.\nTeam Introduction:\nThe Silicon Photonics Reference Design team is looking to support increasing customer adoption of the GlobalFoundries SiPh platform through reusable reference designs, design methodologies, validation vehicles, and application demonstrations. This role will accelerate customer time-to-design, improve PDK and design ecosystem quality, and enable next-generation optical interconnect solutions for datacenter, AI, and communication markets.\nThe candidate should have strong background in: \n1. Silicon photonics device physics, circuit design fundamentals, circuit design flows.\n2. Hands-on experience with Cadence, Synopsys Lumerical suite, Tiny3D and other simulation software. \n3. 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Employment decisions are based on legitimate, job-related criteria, including qualifications, skills, experience, performance, and business needs, and are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.\nAll employment policies and practices, including recruitment, selection, training, development, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nNo Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at global[dot]compliance[at]globalfoundries[dot]com or visit our official website.\nThe Ethics & Compliance mailbox is not a recruitment channel. CVs/resumes submitted to this mailbox will not be reviewed, processed, or considered for employment opportunities. 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