Release Engineer

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a world-leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry with facilities in Dresden, Singapore, New York and Vermont (USA). Our products are used in various technical applications, e.g. mobile communications, consumer electronics, automotive and more. GlobalFoundries employs around 13,000 people worldwide, including 280 in Sofia.

Our Sofia based team will enhance GF’s scale and capabilities, while strengthening competitiveness of its specialized application solutions to further position the company for growth and value creation.

Our Design and Technology Enablement teams are working on the development of a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies ranging from 350 nm down to 12nm including FD-SOI, RF, High-Voltage and automotive applications.

Job Profile

The Release Engineer is responsible for overseeing the PDK release lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, and coordination. This role involves working closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline the release pipeline, automate processes, and resolve deployment issues.

Responsibilities:

· Manage and Oversee Releases: Plan, schedule, and coordinate PDK Releases.

· Executing the PDK Release process: planning, packaging, permissions, support of internal and external clients.

· Develop CI/CD Pipelines: Create and maintain automated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline deployment processes.

· Collaborate with Teams: Work with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient releases.

· Automate Processes: Implement automation for build, test, and deployment processes.

· Monitor and Troubleshoot: Track release processes and resolve any issues that arise during deployment.

· Documentation: Generate and maintain documentation related to PDK Releases.

· Post-Release Reviews: Participate in post-release reviews to identify areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Related Technical Discipline.

· Plus is to have experience in software development or DevOps environments.

· Soft Skills:

o Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills, mainly on English.

o Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

o Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

· Technical Skills:

o Expertise in LINUX scripting

o Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Perforce) is a plus.

o PDK and semiconductor knowledge/experience is a plus.

o Understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) is a plus.

o Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks.

o Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) is a plus.

o Understanding of intelligent business applications (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics365 , Siemens Teamcenter, Agile PLM ) is a plus.

We Offer

· Attractive compensation package with competitive salary, performance related bonus plan and a global recognition program.

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan (including 20% match and 50 seed shares for first time participants, non-executive).

· Individual, technical or management career path opportunities supported by enhanced learning and development programs.

· Healthy and teambuilding work environment with various perks:

o Additional medical service, including dental and, coverage of employees’ children

o Food vouchers and canteen discounts

o Sports card 50% subsidized by the employer; possibility to add a family member.

o Top-rated office location with recreation Spa facilities

o Discounts for Spa & Wellness Programs at NV Tower

o Regular Team Events and Celebrations

o Relocation/Immigration Support for international Hires

· Focus on employee work-life balance:

o Hybrid working model and flexible working time

o 21 to 25 days paid vacation depending on years with the company

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency, and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/