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:
Playing an essential role in GF's IT technology transformation, the Enterprise R&D Architect will be based out in the US and will be responsible for overseeing Semiconductor R&D cloud architecture for GLOBALFOUNDRIES. This includes the ongoing development of GF's cloud adoption technology strategy, optimization and operationalization of Tapeout and IP Design cloud services across IT business units and providing required architecture assistance to the various IT and Business Domains. The position requires and strong architectural knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure, cloud security, microservices, EDA and HPC
Essential Responsibilities:
Influence R&D cloud migration strategy and drive transformation: By partnering with business and IT leadership, and through the rationalization of R&D and IP design applications, the R&D cloud architect will provide strategic platform roadmaps to promote and maximize the value of cloud services via their creation, risk mitigation, integration, operation automation and governance.
Maximize value derived from cloud services: Foster value creation and waste reduction through the transformation of legacy R&D services to cloud native architecture
Enable effective platform cloud governance: Outline best practices for cloud solution design, system integrations, risk mitigation and application development practices and service management.
Secure cloud services: Aid in the analysis of cloud service security requirements and solutions for Tapeout and IP Design, working with the chief information security officer (CISO) and domain teams to ensure that cloud services are secure
Lead cloud R&D architecture collaboration: Collaborate with domain leaders, application and data architects, application developers, infrastructure and operations teams, as the lead Architect Cloud R&D center of excellence.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, information systems or a related study.
Experience:
Required - EDA/Semiconductor transformation in the cloud
Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role, with a focus on native cloud service transformation and microservice architecture.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS and Azure
Experience with EDA tool and semiconductor/IP design on cloud
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with serverless architectures and functions-as-a-service (FaaS).
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing
Expected Salary Range
$127,000.00 - $231,300.00
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.
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