Engineer Silicon Photonics Characterization

GLOBALFOUNDRIES US Inc.

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Egypt Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description
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

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed measurements of integrated photonic devices, circuits and subsystems

  • Develop, build, and operate customized optical measurement setups

  • Develop scripts for photonic circuit initialization, control, and automated data acquisition

  • Work closely with design team to enable comprehensive performance evaluation and root-cause analysis

  • Coordinate with offsite measurement partners and external suppliers as needed

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of characterization techniques and measurement methodologies

Required Qualifications

  • BSc, or MSc in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a relevant discipline with focus on Silicon Photonics or Integrated Optics
  • 1+ years of relevant industrial experience
  • Strong fundamentals in physics, electromagnetics, and integrated optics
  • Hands-on experience in characterization and measurement of integrated photonic circuits
  • Programming and data analysis skills using MATLAB, LabVIEW, and/or Python
  • Solid understanding of silicon photonics fabrication, packaging and testing methods
  • Experience with high-speed photonic device characterization is a strong

We Offer

  • Base Salary
  • Equity
  • Annual Bonus Plan
  • Medical Insurance

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/

About this role

Summary

Perform measurements, develop setups, analyze data, and improve characterization techniques in silicon photonics.

Job title

Engineer Silicon Photonics Characterization

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

Egypt; remote work not explicitly allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

physicselectromagneticsintegrated opticsmeasurementprogrammingMATLABLabVIEWPythonfabricationtesting

Preferred skills

high-speed photonics

Specializations

photonic devicesoptical measurementsilicon photonicsintegrated optics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Egypt, Slough SL2 3LJ, UK

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