Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) RF Test Site Designer

About GlobalFoundries

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Introduction

The Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) RF Test Site Designer will play a critical role in enabling next-generation RF, analog, and mixed-signal technologies through the development and implementation of advanced test-site layouts. This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of technology development test chips, from device-level test structures through tapeout and mask ordering, ensuring successful validation of new process technologies and delivery of high-quality PDK collateral.

The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between device engineering, process integration, circuit design, and layout implementation, translating technology requirements into manufacturable, high-performance layouts that meet stringent performance, yield, reliability, and quality objectives.

• Lead the end-to-end layout implementation of technology development test chips, including device test structures, circuit test vehicles, tapeout, and mask order execution.

• Develop innovative RF, analog, and mixed-signal layout solutions that support technology development, characterization, and qualification activities.

• Collaborate closely with device, process, and modeling teams to define, validate, and optimize design rules, layout methodologies, and technology enablement strategies.

• Support new technology stack enablement through creation and validation of test structures, layout guidelines, and best practices.

• Drive continuous improvement of PDK quality, design rules, layout productivity, and design automation capabilities.

• Evaluate and resolve complex layout, manufacturability, reliability, and yield challenges during technology development and productization phases.

• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to accelerate technology introduction, qualification, and production ramp while ensuring adherence to project schedules and quality targets.

• Contribute to the development of layout methodologies and automation solutions that improve efficiency and consistency across technology platforms.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and layout designers.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a technical leader within multidisciplinary project teams, influencing technology decisions and driving execution across organizational boundaries.

• Lead small project teams and coordinate activities among design, process, device, modeling, and CAD/PDK development groups when required.

• Foster strong partnerships across global organizations to ensure rapid technology deployment and successful achievement of business objectives.

• Demonstrate strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills while driving initiatives from concept through implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Min 10 years experience in layout design, Layout automation and semiconductor technology development.

• Strong understanding of semiconductor process technologies, design rules, manufacturability, reliability, and yield considerations.

• Experience with test-chip development, tapeout execution, and mask ordering processes.

• Familiarity with PDK development, design automation, and technology enablement methodologies.

• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, collaborate across functions, and drive projects to successful completion.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.