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# Silicon Photonics Technology Architect / Senior System Architect for Data Center Applications

Malta, New York, United States of America, Santa Clara, California Senior individual contributor $143,000.00 - $275,000.00 Data & Analytics 

Listed on GlobalFoundries’s official careers site. Posted July 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980770458959)

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## Job description

### About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. 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.

### Summary of the role

SiPh Technology Architect to drive and implement research and development projects aimed at providing next generation SiPh solutions focused mainly on data center applications but could also extend into automotive, quantum, sensor and biomedical applications. Job requires deep expertise in several aspects required to develop SiPh technologiy and system solutions, including SiPh device physics, design and simulations, process technology integration, 3DHI integration of new materials and optical test.

Experience in InP, TFLN, BTO and other novel modulator and materials used for integration within a SiPh platform is a plus.

### Essential Responsibilities
- Develop technology solutions for integration of novel materials (such as III-V materials, TFLN, polymers, BTO..) into SiPh foundry flow.
- Responsibilities could include device simulations, process stack and integration flow definition, device design layout, and coordination of design, process integration and testing of R&D test vehicles.
- Requires a broad set of communication and leadership skills to drive development projects that can involve several development partners, including early customers, suppliers, universities and external R&D consortia.
- Able to execute from concept, technology definition, design & simulations, layout, process and test.

### Other Responsibilities
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Other responsibilities may include process integration, test and characterization and engagement with packaging team to ensure end-to-end solutions.

### Required Qualifications
- Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optics. * >3 years work experience in related field.

### Preferred Qualifications
- PhD Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optics. * >5 years work experience in related field. Expected Salary Range $143,000.00 - $275,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and 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. An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries 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. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Jul 29, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 83 days
- Location: Malta, New York, United States of America, Santa Clara, California
- Pay: $143,000.00 - $275,000.00[Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980770458959)

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