Director, Design Management

GlobalFoundries

Richardson, USonsite$191k-$332k/yrPosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

Director Design Management

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to leading technology companies globally. For more information, visit www.gf.com .

Introduction

We are looking for a highly experienced and execution-driven Senior Principal Manager, SoC Design to lead end-to-end SoC program delivery from feasibility through silicon bring-up. This role combines technical leadership with program, cost, and execution ownership.

Your Job

Own end-to-end SoC execution from concept through silicon bring-up and validation

Lead feasibility analysis based on customer requirements (performance, power, cost, schedule)

Translate requirements into execution strategy including architecture alignment and IP selection

Drive program planning including milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation

Develop people and resource models across internal teams, contractors, and partners

Build and manage detailed cost models (engineering, IP, EDA, silicon, packaging, test)

Define and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) with scope, deliverables, and change control

Lead contractor onboarding, delivery tracking, and quality management

Drive IP strategy and procurement including vendor selection and integration readiness

Collaborate with internal teams, EDA vendors, and external partners for execution alignment

Act as technical interface to customers and translate requirements into delivery plans

Establish execution metrics for schedule, quality, and silicon readiness

Other Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Proven track record delivering complex SoC programs from concept through silicon

Strong experience across RTL, DV, DFT, and Physical Design

Experience in customer-facing roles including feasibility analysis and solution definition

Experience in resource modeling, cost modeling, SOW definition, contractor management, and IP procurement

Strong leadership and communication skills across global teams

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Deep expertise in one or more domains (RTL, DV, DFT, Physical Design)

Experience with advanced node SoC development

Proven first-pass silicon success

Experience working across global teams including US and India

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

Expected Salary Range

$191,000.00 - $332,000.00

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

Compensation

This Other role pays $191k-$332k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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