Principal Engineer Power Architecture

GlobalFoundries · Bengaluru

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Title: Principal Engineer, Power Architecture

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.

Introduction:

The Principal Engineer for Power Architecture leads and mentors engineers in designing and delivering SoC power architectures. This role defines custom integrated circuit (IC) architectures across system design, software, and implementation, translating them into detailed execution plans.

Your Job

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with system hardware, system software, RTL design, DFT, physical design, foundry technology, and IP design teams to define robust SoC power architectures.
• Develop and evaluate SoC power-management hierarchies to recommend the optimal architecture.
• Assess switchable and multi-voltage domains, back- and forward-body biasing, and dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) to recommend effective power-management and reduction techniques.
• Define execution plans, robust methodologies, and clear documentation to guide implementation teams.
• Champion the development, deployment, support, and maintenance of state-of-the-art, scalable processes and methodologies using AI/ML and EDA technologies.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing engineering team.

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 or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of semiconductor industry experience, including 12+ years in technical leadership and 3+ years in people management.
• Deep expertise in SoC power-management architecture.
• Proven experience with early-stage (“shift-left”) power assessment strategies for SoCs.
• Broad understanding of system-, software-, and silicon-level power architecture solutions.
• Strong knowledge of power-optimization techniques for sub-nanometer foundry technologies.
• Expertise in industry-standard power-intent specifications, such as Unified Power Format (UPF).
• Exceptional leadership, project-management, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex power and timing challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SoC design integration and implementation methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering complex programs against ambitious schedules.
• Inspirational leader with a passion for mentoring talent and building high-performing teams at scale.
• Customer-focused, proactive problem solver who drives effective solutions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and championing the adoption of industry best practices.

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 regulations.

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date.

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