Software Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

Posted 3 Days Ago
2 Locations
In-Office
72K-142K Annually
Entry level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and maintain software performance-tuning applications for MIPS and RISC-V microprocessors. Contribute across front-end and back-end development, simulation, modeling, testing, debugging, and performance analysis. Collaborate with engineers, customers, and cross-functional teams to improve application capabilities, reliability, usability, and compatibility. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, customer onboarding, and troubleshooting while supporting developer-focused workflows.
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About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

New College Graduates Overview: 

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.​ 

Summary of Role: 

The Software Engineer will help build an innovative software performance-tuning application for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors. This early-career role contributes across the application stack, from front-end user interfaces to back-end simulation and modeling, while supporting customer onboarding, troubleshooting, and developer-focused workflows. 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

  • Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of application features that address customer needs, improve workflows, and enhance the customer experience. 
  • Collaborate with engineers, cross-functional teams, and customers to understand requirements and identify opportunities to improve application capabilities. 
  • Apply testing, debugging, and performance-analysis techniques to improve software reliability, performance, usability, and compatibility. 
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions, contribute improvements to code quality and team practices, and support customer onboarding and troubleshooting. 

Other Responsibilities: 

  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field from an accredited degree program. 
  • Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing. 
  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Prior related internship or co-op experience. 
  • Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 
  • Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making. 
  • Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong planning & organizational skills 
  • Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on software-development experience through coursework, internships, personal projects, open-source contributions, research, or early professional work. 
  • Interest in developer tools, application frameworks, desktop or web applications, data visualization, computer architecture, RISC-V, simulation, performance tuning, or low-level software systems. 

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Expected Salary Range

$72,000.00 - $141,700.00

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 [email protected] 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 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and good academic standing
  • English fluency, written and verbal
  • Prior related internship or co-op experience
  • Leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or similar settings
  • Interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies
  • Project management skills, including innovation, execution, and navigating ambiguity
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on software development experience
  • Interest in developer tools, application frameworks, desktop or web applications, data visualization, computer architecture, RISC-V, simulation, performance tuning, or low-level software systems

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Malta, NY
12,676 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

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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