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Get Access To All JobsAbout GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and gives customers the power to shape their markets.
Summary of Role:
We are hiring an EDA Computing / HPC Infrastructure MTS or Senior MTS to provide advanced technical ownership for semiconductor design, verification, and tapeout computing environments. This hands-on senior technical role supports stable, high-performance, secure, scalable, and cost-effective compute, storage, scheduling, and EDA application services for engineering users.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level support for EDA compute clusters used for simulation, physical verification, OPC, lithography, signoff, and tapeout workloads.
- Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot IBM LSF and other batch scheduling environments for high-throughput engineering workloads.
- Analyze job failures, hung jobs, queue bottlenecks, license constraints, compute node issues, and workload performance problems.
- Provide technical ownership for hybrid EDA HPC platforms across on-premises infrastructure and AWS-based compute environments.
- Support and optimize EDA storage services, including NFS, NetApp ONTAP, AWS FSx, S3, and related high-performance file services.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation tools to improve EDA operations, observability, reliability, and support efficiency.
- Own and resolve complex ServiceNow incidents, requests, problems, and changes related to EDA computing services.
- Lead root-cause analysis, coordinate planned system changes, and provide concise technical status updates during critical incidents.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Contribute to team meetings, knowledge sharing, documentation, cross-training, and continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience – Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience for MTS, or 10+ years of relevant experience for Senior MTS, in EDA computing, HPC, Linux infrastructure, storage, cloud, or production engineering support.
- Skills – Strong experience supporting EDA computing, HPC, or large-scale Linux production environments; hands-on experience with batch schedulers, preferably IBM LSF; strong Linux system administration skills on RHEL-based platforms; Bash scripting capability; and ability to analyze complex incidents, identify root causes, and implement sustainable technical solutions.
- Travel – Up to 10%
- Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education – Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred.
- Experience – Experience supporting semiconductor design and tapeout flows, including Calibre, ASML Brion, Cadence, Synopsys, or similar EDA applications.
- Skills – AWS or other cloud platform experience for HPC or engineering workloads; NetApp ONTAP, NFS, FSx, S3, or high-performance file storage experience; Python automation experience; and experience with monitoring, logging, dashboarding, capacity reporting, and operational analytics tools.
- Project management skills – i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning & organizational skills.
Expected Salary Range
$104,000.00 - $175,000.00
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.
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and gives customers the power to shape their markets.
Summary of Role:
We are hiring an EDA Computing / HPC Infrastructure MTS or Senior MTS to provide advanced technical ownership for semiconductor design, verification, and tapeout computing environments. This hands-on senior technical role supports stable, high-performance, secure, scalable, and cost-effective compute, storage, scheduling, and EDA application services for engineering users.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level support for EDA compute clusters used for simulation, physical verification, OPC, lithography, signoff, and tapeout workloads.
- Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot IBM LSF and other batch scheduling environments for high-throughput engineering workloads.
- Analyze job failures, hung jobs, queue bottlenecks, license constraints, compute node issues, and workload performance problems.
- Provide technical ownership for hybrid EDA HPC platforms across on-premises infrastructure and AWS-based compute environments.
- Support and optimize EDA storage services, including NFS, NetApp ONTAP, AWS FSx, S3, and related high-performance file services.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation tools to improve EDA operations, observability, reliability, and support efficiency.
- Own and resolve complex ServiceNow incidents, requests, problems, and changes related to EDA computing services.
- Lead root-cause analysis, coordinate planned system changes, and provide concise technical status updates during critical incidents.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Contribute to team meetings, knowledge sharing, documentation, cross-training, and continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience – Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience for MTS, or 10+ years of relevant experience for Senior MTS, in EDA computing, HPC, Linux infrastructure, storage, cloud, or production engineering support.
- Skills – Strong experience supporting EDA computing, HPC, or large-scale Linux production environments; hands-on experience with batch schedulers, preferably IBM LSF; strong Linux system administration skills on RHEL-based platforms; Bash scripting capability; and ability to analyze complex incidents, identify root causes, and implement sustainable technical solutions.
- Travel – Up to 10%
- Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education – Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred.
- Experience – Experience supporting semiconductor design and tapeout flows, including Calibre, ASML Brion, Cadence, Synopsys, or similar EDA applications.
- Skills – AWS or other cloud platform experience for HPC or engineering workloads; NetApp ONTAP, NFS, FSx, S3, or high-performance file storage experience; Python automation experience; and experience with monitoring, logging, dashboarding, capacity reporting, and operational analytics tools.
- Project management skills – i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning & organizational skills.
Expected Salary Range
$104,000.00 - $175,000.00
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Hpc Engineer
Document your parallel computing credentials early
Gather transcripts, publications, and project portfolios that demonstrate proficiency in MPI, OpenMP, or GPU programming before applying. USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly maps to the HPC role's minimum requirements during PERM adjudication.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
National laboratories, defense contractors, and research-intensive universities file PERM for HPC roles far more consistently than commercial startups. Searching DOL disclosure data lets you verify which organizations have certified similar positions recently.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate's job board to find HPC engineer openings at companies with confirmed green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to employers who have no PERM infrastructure in place for this occupation.
Negotiate job duties before the PERM audit begins
The job description locked into the PERM application defines your role permanently. Get the employer's HR team to align posted duties with your actual work in high-performance computing before DOL's supervised recruitment period starts, since changes after filing can restart the process.
Verify the prevailing wage tier for your HPC specialization
HPC engineering spans wage levels I through IV under DOL classification. Run your specific job title and worksite location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which level applies, because misclassification is a common PERM denial trigger for technical roles.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 routing before accepting an offer
If your role requires a master's degree in computer science or engineering, ask the employer to file under EB-2, which can shorten your wait if you're from a country without a significant backlog. EB-3 is valid but carries different priority date timelines.
Green Card Hpc Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HPC engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most HPC engineer positions qualify for EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree route through EB-3 as skilled workers. The PERM labor certification must reflect the actual minimum requirement the employer enforces, not an inflated credential, so the job description wording matters significantly for which category you land in.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for HPC engineers?
H-1B visa is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no renewal cycle once approved. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes several months, followed by the I-140 and adjustment of status stages. For HPC engineers from countries without major backlogs, the total process often runs two to four years, but the outcome is permanent status rather than continued visa dependency.
What does the PERM process look like for an HPC engineer position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment period to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then certifies or audits the application. After certification, the employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. Once that is approved and a visa number is available based on your priority date and country of birth, you file for adjustment of status or go through consular processing to receive your green card.
How can I find HPC engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for HPC engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of approaching companies that have never filed PERM. National labs, defense contractors, and research universities appear frequently in these results because they sponsor PERM for technical computing roles on a regular basis.
Can I use O*NET data to strengthen my PERM application as an HPC engineer?
O*NET profiles the HPC engineer occupation with standardized task descriptions, required knowledge areas, and typical education levels. Employers and immigration attorneys often reference O*NET when drafting the PERM job description to ensure the duties align with DOL's occupational classification. Reviewing the O*NET profile yourself lets you flag any mismatch between your actual responsibilities and what the employer plans to file, which is a practical way to catch problems before the application is submitted.