About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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.
Introduction
The selected candidate will be an engineering director with technical leadership co-role for the GlobalFoundries IP Engineering team in Hsinchu and will lead the development of high-performance compute processor IP products. This role is responsible for setting organizational operation models for the multi-site R&D teams in alignment with business and product development strategies, building a high-performing and highly engaged team, and driving talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Your Role
The Director will provide overall leadership across planning, execution, and operational management, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong collaboration across sites and cross-functional teams.
In a dual leadership capacity (management + technical), this role will be accountable for the end-to-end quality of execution for one or more critical domains such as design, verification, or program execution tracking within product development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program & Execution Leadership
Define and drive execution strategy aligned with product and business goals
Oversee program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple teams and sites
Review and govern plans, specifications, and execution milestones for owned functions
Ensure strong execution discipline, predictability, and delivery quality
2. Technical Leadership
Provide leadership across key domains such as:
Design and micro-architecture
Verification (simulation, formal)
Engineering flows and methodology
Execution tracking and delivery governance
Act as a technical authority, guiding teams on architecture, implementation, and verification strategy
Engage selectively in hands-on technical contributions based on business needs and individual expertise
3. Team & Capability Development
Coach and mentor engineering teams to elevate technical depth and execution rigor
Drive process, methodology, and best practice improvements
Strengthen team capability through structured development and knowledge sharing
4. Cross-Functional & Cross-Site Collaboration
Partner with stakeholders across:
Product definition and requirements planning
Program initiation and execution governance
Customer engagement and delivery alignment
Collaborate on methodology development, quality improvements, and engineering systems initiatives
Support system bring-up and product delivery activities across global teams
5. Quality & Operational Excellence
Own and drive delivery quality, consistency, and continuous improvement
Lead initiatives in:
Engineering efficiency and scalability
Development system enhancements
End-to-end delivery excellence
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline from a reputable institution is required
20+ years of experience in digital front-end design, implementation, verification, validation, or project/program management for computational IP development
Proven track record in senior technical leadership or engineering management roles
Demonstrated ownership of signoff accountability, delivery quality, and customer satisfaction
Proven experience in driving high-quality execution and elevating team capability, including leadership in complex delivery environments
Experience in multi-site and/or multi-tier team leadership is highly preferred, with the ability to drive alignment across geographically distributed teams
Strong expertise in:
Microprocessor architecture, memory architecture, and system architecture
Digital design and verification methodologies across full product development lifecycle
Technical proficiency in:
HDL and verification languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM)
Micro-architecture, RTL design, and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM, formal verification, functional coverage)
Authoring and reviewing technical specifications and design documents
Programming and scripting skills, including:
SystemVerilog, C/C++, Assembly
Python, Perl, and other automation scripts
Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools:
RTL design and verification tools (linters, simulators, synthesis tools, formal verification)
Flow automation and engineering productivity tools
Collaboration platforms (CI/CD pipelines, source control, issue tracking, project management tools)
Strong program management and execution capabilities, including:
Requirements analysis and objective evaluation
Problem decomposition, prioritization, and risk management
Resource planning, task allocation, and execution tracking
Data-driven decision-making with clear articulation of execution strategy, business value, and ROI vs. risk trade-offs
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, product, and business functions
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 regular.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
- 20+ years experience in digital front-end design, implementation, verification, validation, or program/project management for computational IP development
- Proven track record in senior technical leadership or engineering management roles
- Demonstrated ownership of signoff accountability, delivery quality, and customer satisfaction
- Experience driving high-quality execution and elevating team capability in complex delivery environments
- Experience in multi-site and/or multi-tier team leadership
- Strong expertise in microprocessor, memory, and system architecture and digital design/verification methodologies
- Technical proficiency in HDL and verification languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM/OVM, formal verification, functional coverage)
- Programming and scripting skills (SystemVerilog, C/C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, automation scripts)
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard RTL design and verification tools, synthesis tools, simulators, linters, and flow automation
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control, issue tracking, and project management tools
- Strong program management skills: requirements analysis, risk management, resource planning, execution tracking, and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with ability to influence engineering, product, and business stakeholders
GlobalFoundries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GlobalFoundries and has not been reviewed or approved by GlobalFoundries.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support is presented as a meaningful part of the package. Wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program add to the sense of broad health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching from day one and access to an employee stock purchase program are positioned as notable financial benefits. Retirement provisions are repeatedly framed as a strong counterweight to other compensation concerns.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous, including high annual vacation accrual, dedicated sick time, and additional personal days. Extended paid parental leave frameworks are also outlined as a substantial leave benefit.
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What We Do
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. GlobalFoundries is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V).#CB
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