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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 Role:
Leads the global Hardware Engineering organization for GlobalFoundries’ MIPS Custom Silicon business, responsible for delivery of custom MCUs, MPUs and Sensor SoCs. Owns all front‑end and back‑end hardware engineering functions, including RTL Development, Design Verification, DFT, and Physical Design, and is accountable for execution quality, predictability, and scalability across multiple customer programs and platforms.
Acts as a senior technical and execution leader, partnering with Product, Software, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Customer organizations to deliver high‑quality silicon from architecture through production ramp.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and scale the global hardware engineering organization covering RTL, DV, DFT, and Physical Design for custom silicon programs.
- Own hardware execution strategy for MIPS‑based MCUs and radar SoCs, ensuring predictable delivery across multiple concurrent customer engagements.
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, design methodologies, quality metrics, and best practices across all hardware disciplines.
- Partner with Product Management and Systems Architecture to translate customer and platform requirements into executable hardware roadmaps.
- Drive cross‑functional alignment with Software, Program Management, Manufacturing, Test, and Quality teams to ensure end‑to‑end silicon readiness.
- Ensure designs meet automotive‑grade quality, safety, performance, power, and cost targets.
- Build, develop, and retain senior technical leaders; ensure strong succession and capability depth across regions.
Core Competencies
- Executive leadership of large, global hardware engineering organizations
- Deep expertise in SoC development flows (RTL → DV → DFT → Physical Design)
- Delivery of automotive and safety‑critical silicon
- Engineering execution excellence and predictability at scale
- Strong cross‑functional and customer‑facing leadership
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).
- 20+ years of semiconductor industry experience with significant leadership responsibility in SoC hardware engineering.
- Proven record of delivering complex custom silicon products into production.
- Experience leading multi‑site, globally distributed engineering teams.
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.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia



