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SMTS System Architect - Analog & Mixed Signal Products

GlobalFoundries

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Base salary $153K  to $265K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Richardson, TX

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  • LocationRichardson, TX
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About this job

External title :- SMTS System Architect - Analog & Mixed Signal Products

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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: 

As a SMTS for Systems Architect, Analog ASSP, you will serve as the technical leader and chief architect for strategic Analog ASSP product families. You will define long-term product and technology strategy, drive system architecture decisions across multiple product generations, and lead cross-functional engineering teams in developing differentiated semiconductor solutions.

This role requires deep expertise in analog and mixed-signal system architecture, strong customer and market engagement, and the ability to influence technical direction across business units, development sites, and external ecosystems. You will act as a recognized authority within the company, shaping product roadmaps and advancing GF's Analog ASSP portfolio through technical innovation and thought leadership.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Define and drive long-term product and technology roadmaps for Analog ASSP solutions.

  • Lead system architecture development for PMICs, motor drivers, protection and batteries management.

  • Own system-level tradeoffs across performance, power, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and functional safety.

  • Lead cross-functional teams across design, validation, product engineering, manufacturing, and applications.

  • Drive product differentiation through innovation, competitive benchmarking, and technology assessments.

  • Act as senior technical interface for strategic customers and partners.

  • Mentor engineers and influence technical direction across sites and organizations.

Other Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • 8+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience.

  • Track record of leading complex product developments and driving business impact through technical innovation.

  • Expert knowledge of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor systems.

  • Strong background in power management, sensing, signal conditioning, and data conversion.

  • Technology roadmap development and strategic product definition.

  • Proven technical leadership of complex cross-functional programs.

  • Customer-facing architecture leadership and executive-level communication.

  • Demonstrated innovation, IP generation, and influence without authority.

  • Fluent in English

Expected Salary Range

$153,000.00 - $265,000.00

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 [email protected] 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 

Source: GlobalFoundries on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($153,000) is above 69% of the 418 Engineering (non-software) roles in Texas listed on this site. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $115,132 to $161,175.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live GlobalFoundries roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live GlobalFoundries roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
SMTS System Architect - Analog & Mixed Signal Products (this listing)$153K - $265K
Principal CI/CD Engineer$153K - $265K
Director, Construction Project Control$152K - $266K
Director of DSP/VPX Business$152K - $292K
Director, Customer Program Management$152K - $266K
Director, Construction Project Management$152K - $266K
Director - Major Account Manager$160,400 - $257,200

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All GlobalFoundries roles · How to read the bar

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2026-08-25
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