VP of Product Management for Integrated Optics (IO)
Company websitegf.com (GlobalFoundries, opens in new tab)
Base salary $236K to $410K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Austin, TX +1 more
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- LocationAustin, TX +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Austin, TX
- Santa Clara, CA
About this job
Position Summary
The VP of Product Management for Integrated Optics (IO) owns the product management and marketing charter for GF's optical products portfolio, spanning optical engine, advanced optical packaging, and adjacent integrated optical technologies. This leader defines and drives the product roadmap, market and customer strategy, and business case for IO, partnering closely with customer/account teams, end-market teams, product development, and program management to translate market opportunity into a coherent technology and product plan.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end product management strategy for the Integrated Optical portfolio, including roadmap definition, market segmentation, and business case development.
Lead product marketing and positioning for IO, translating technical capability (silicon photonics, fiber connect, optical packaging) into customer-facing value propositions.
Partner with development team leaders to align product requirements with technology and manufacturing capability.
Work with Customer, Ecosystem and Technical Program Management to ensure customer and ecosystem partner needs are reflected in the product roadmap.
Build and lead a product management team, including hiring into open roles as the function scales.
Represent the IO product strategy to executive leadership, including the SVP of Integrated Optical and the broader IO leadership team.
Drive pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategy in coordination with sales and business development.
Contribute product-level input to workforce planning, investment prioritization, and strategic initiatives for the IO organization.
Establish product management processes, metrics, and governance where none currently exist.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
12+ years of experience in product management or product marketing within semiconductors, photonics, or related technology industries.
Demonstrated experience owning a product roadmap and P&L-relevant business case from concept through market launch.
Experience operating in a matrixed organization, influencing without direct authority across engineering, manufacturing, and business development functions.
Track record building or scaling a product management function or team.
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with experience presenting to SVP/VP-level stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience in silicon photonics, optical packaging, or optical communications products.
Experience working within a global semiconductor manufacturing environment (fab operations, NPI, or wafer product lines).
Familiarity with customer and ecosystem partnership models in optical or photonics markets.
Expected Salary Range
$236,000.00 - $410,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
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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 ($236,000) is above 97% of the 69 Product roles in Texas listed on this site. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $115,000 to $160,000.
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 listingVP of Product Management for Integrated Optics (IO)$236K to $410K
Head of Quantum Product Management, Quantum Technology Solutions$236K to $410K
Senior Director, Corporate Development$220K to $385K
Sr Director Product$214K to $356K
Sr Director - DfT, Test Development, HW Roadmap$214K to $356K
Senior Director, Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development$198K to $333K
Senior Director Quantum Technology Solutions$198K to $333K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| VP of Product Management for Integrated Optics (IO) (this listing) | $236K - $410K |
| Head of Quantum Product Management, Quantum Technology Solutions | $236K - $410K |
| Senior Director, Corporate Development | $220K - $385K |
| Sr Director Product | $214K - $356K |
| Sr Director - DfT, Test Development, HW Roadmap | $214K - $356K |
| Senior Director, Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development | $198K - $333K |
| Senior Director Quantum Technology Solutions | $198K - $333K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-24
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Austin • Santa Clara
$236,000.00 - $410,000.00
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