Foundry Applications Engineer

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

As Foundry Applications Engineer with a focus on Design Enablement, you will be a key enabler of the next generation of RF & AI infrastructure. You will support customers designing high-performance RF components and high-speed optical interconnects that power massive GPU clusters and hyperscale data centers. This role is critical for the industry's expanded focus on Pluggable Optics as well as transition to advanced Near-Packaged Optics (NPO), which are essential for connectivity in AI Data Centers.

In this role, you will act as the main technical bridge between ST’s foundry customers designing RF components for 1.6T, 3.2T and higher data rate optical engines using ST’s SiGe BiCMOS, Advanced Packaging and other related process technologies.

The candidate will collaborate with customers’ design and operations teams along with ST’s internal marketing, sales, business unit, foundry and central R&D teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for design engineers with background and experience in design of RF Front End ICs, TIA(s), drivers, and signal conditioning ICs to make an impact in a customer-facing and highly visible facing role.

Job Responsibilities

Provide training and on-boarding to ramp-up up foundry customers’ design teams on ST process platforms

• Provide timely and effective support to technical issues or customer questions regarding ST PDK and IP/library deliveries for simulation, layout, extraction, reliability.
• Enhance PDK documentation, develop application notes and best practices to be shared with customer(s) and internal teams.
• Lead regular (Weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly) technical calls with customer and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of assigned design programs from inception to product tape-out, delivery of engineering samples and production ramp-up.
• Participate in definition of photonic/electronic reference designs, proof-of-concept board/system builds.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in semiconductor/photonics technology to incorporate best practices into PDK/IP/libraries development.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who understand the intersection of light and silicon with product development or applications expertise in at least one of the following:

• High-Speed Optics: Expertise in 100G/200G+ per-lane electrical interfaces, TIAs, and drivers.
• SiGe BiCMOS processes: Understanding of SiGe HBT physics for ultra-high-speed signaling including exposure to industry leading processes
• High-Speed RF: Expertise in cellular or satellite RF front end IC(s), beam former ICs, RADAR or other RF components.

Additional Qualifications

• BSEE and 10+ years in design, process development or applications engineering.
• Working knowledge of data center architectures, interconnect technologies, optical transceivers.

At STMicroelectronics, base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

The base annual salary range for this role is between $151,200 to $ 189,000 USD.

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.