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:

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the world’s leading specialty foundry, delivering feature-rich solutions that enable our clients to develop innovative products. 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.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Automotive End Market at GlobalFoundries, the Director of Automotive Sensing will be responsible for the strategy and long-term market share growth of GF’s portfolio within the applications of microcontrollers and microprocessors in a modern car. The strategy proposal shall address product and business aspects starting from product differentiation to revenue recognition.

The right applicant will have a combination of business acumen and technical capability to interact with customer BU and R&D technical teams at their technical level and offer solutions to their present needs and collaboratively formulating their future roadmap requirements. He or she will also proactively translate market trends, technical and commercial requirements into actionable insights to inform and influence GF’s automotive strategy. A core requirement for this individual is the ability to translate customer requirements to market requirements (MRD) and assist in the development of process technology requirements (PRD) as a deliverable to our technology solutions-oriented culture.

This individual will also work in partnership with the commercial and product teams at GF to win customer projects within the Automotive Sensing Segment.

The preferred location is Austin. Candidates located in Dallas or other cities in USA will also be considered

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand market dynamics and requirements for Automotive Sensing using Radar and UWB

• Serve as a champion of GF’s technology solutions with strong external presence at customer, technology conferences, trade shows, webinars, etc.

• Define the market requirements, creating MRDs for new process technology and design IP

• Interaction with customers in partnership with sales to drive profitable design win pipeline and revenue growth

• Create and deploy compelling presentation collateral (Sales kit) on GlobalFoundries unique processes and provide sales team training for optimal customer adoption

• Marketing campaigns and go-to-market strategy in partnership with marketing team

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

  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

• 15+ Years of Experience in Semiconductor Product Field; 5+ year in a leadership role

• Deep domain expertise in Automotive Radar, UWB and other wireless connectivity options

• Travel Requirements: 25% of travel

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration

• Knowledge of Semiconductor design and development flows

• Experience managing customer quality issues

• Language: Good English written and spoken skills

• Strong team player with a positive attitude and proactive work ethic. Ability to identify opportunities and independently pursue.

• Experience in working with international and diverse teams and with multiple levels of management.

• Excellent verbal and writing skills. Good communicator and comfortable presenting to executive management and technical audiences.

Expected Salary Range

$166,300.00 - $314,200.00

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.

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