RF Analog Design Lead

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:

Provides technical and execution leadership for RF, Analog, and Mixed‑Signal subsystems used in GlobalFoundries’ Smart Analog and Sensor device portfolio, including radar transceivers, sensor front‑ends, power, data converters, and mixed‑signal SoCs for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.

Acts as the technical authority for RF/Analog architecture, design quality, and silicon execution, working closely with Product, Systems, Digital, Software, and Manufacturing teams to deliver automotive‑grade, high‑volume sensor and RF silicon.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead RF, analog, and mixed‑signal architecture and execution across smart sensor and RF‑centric products (e.g., radar FE/transceivers, sensor interfaces, PMIC blocks, data converters).
Own end‑to‑end technical quality of RF/analog subsystems from concept, circuit design, and verification through silicon bring‑up, validation, and production.
Serve as the design authority for critical RF and analog blocks, including performance trade‑offs across noise, linearity, power, area, and robustness.
Drive alignment between system requirements, circuit design, layout, reliability, and test strategies.
Partner closely with process technology, modeling, and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for GF platforms (e.g., FD‑SOI, RF CMOS, advanced packaging).
Support customer and program engagements as the senior RF/Analog technical interface when required.
Influence and mentor engineers through technical leadership, reviews, and best‑practice definition (no direct people management required).

Core Competencies

Deep expertise in RF, Analog, and Mixed‑Signal circuit design
System‑to‑silicon translation for sensor and RF‑centric SoCs
Automotive‑grade design robustness and reliability
Cross‑disciplinary influence across digital, software, and manufacturing
Strong silicon debug, bring‑up, and characterization 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 Engineering or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
15+ years of experience in RF/analog or mixed‑signal semiconductor design.
Proven delivery of RF or sensor‑centric silicon into volume production.
Strong hands‑on background in circuit design, verification, layout considerations, and silicon validation.

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.

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.

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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.

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RF/Analog Lead