Design Application Engineer

GlobalFoundries

. Own technical execution for assigned customers, applications, technology platforms, or engineering workstreams .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United States, MaltaJunior💰 $85,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Application Engineering with a focus on IC Design, Design Methodology, and EDA Tools. Capable of leading complex technical projects, providing customer-focused solutions, and improving engineering standards and processes.

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Application Engineering ExpertiseIC DesignEDA ToolsTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Design MethodologyRoot-Cause AnalysisRisk AssessmentTechnical DocumentationEngineering Standards ImprovementProject ManagementCustomer Design EnablementSemiconductor Design FlowsTroubleshootingTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer AdvocacyAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft CopilotEDA ToolsPDKs

Industry Keywords

SemiconductorDesign EnablementEngineering MethodsEnvironmental Health SafetyCustomer Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own technical execution for assigned customers, applications, technology platforms, or engineering workstreams
Drive implementation of customer design enablement capabilities in collaboration with internal development teams and support organizations
Resolve complex customer and engineering challenges through structured root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation
Coordinate technical solutions across PDK, modeling, IP, EDA, reliability, product engineering, quality, sales, and customer organizations
Improve engineering standards, reusable design flows, case management processes, automation, and support infrastructure
Manage technical scope, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, risks, and recovery plans for assigned projects
Provide technical leadership through design reviews, case reviews, documentation, training, and knowledge sharing
Represent Application Engineering in customer engagements and cross-functional technical forums
Evaluate emerging technologies, design methodologies, and EDA tool capabilities and recommend adoption based on technical and business value
Develop application notes, troubleshooting guides, reference flows, operational procedures, and technical documentation
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) requirements and programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated expertise in one or more Application Engineering disciplines, including: IC Design, Design Methodology and EDA Tools, Design Enablement
Ability to independently solve complex technical problems and develop customer-focused solutions
Experience leading or contributing to projects from initiation through successful completion
Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills
Demonstrated ability to improve engineering methods, standards, and reusable solutions
Ability to provide technical guidance and support to peers
Expertise spanning multiple technical disciplines relevant to semiconductor design enablement
Ability to lead ambiguous, complex, and non-recurring technical challenges across organizations and customer engagements
Demonstrated ability to establish new approaches that deliver sustained organizational or customer impact
Experience mentoring engineers and growing technical capability within an organization
Familiarity with semiconductor design flows, PDKs, EDA tools, and customer support environments
Recognized by peers, customers, and stakeholders for technical expertise and customer support effectiveness
Demonstrated record of consistently delivering business value and meeting commitments
Strong customer advocacy and relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to influence and lead across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complex technical discussions
Experience providing mentoring, coaching, and knowledge transfer to technical teams
Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and professional judgment
Proficiency with business productivity and collaboration tools including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Copilot, and related applications