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Software Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

Global Foundries

Austin, TXFull-time$72–142K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$72–142K/yr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Software Engineer will help build a software performance-tuning application for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors. This early-career role contributes across the application stack, from front-end interfaces to back-end simulation and modeling, and supports customer onboarding, troubleshooting, and developer-focused workflows. GlobalFoundries offers recent graduates training, cross-functional opportunities, mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Artificial Intelligence ToolsEmerging TechnologiesProject ManagementInnovationExecutionNavigating AmbiguityCommunicationPlanningOrganizationProgramming FundamentalsSoftware DevelopmentDeveloper ToolsApplication FrameworksDesktop ApplicationsWeb ApplicationsData VisualizationComputer ArchitectureRISC-VSimulationPerformance Tuning

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Related FieldGPA 3.0+English FluencyPrior Internship or Co-OpLeadership Experience

Full job description

USA - Texas - Austin

USA - California - Santa Clara

Full time

JR-2604100

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

New College Graduates Overview:

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.

Summary of Role:

The Software Engineer will help build an innovative software performance-tuning application for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors. This early-career role contributes across the application stack, from front-end user interfaces to back-end simulation and modeling, while supporting customer onboarding, troubleshooting, and developer-focused workflows.

Essential Responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of application features that address customer needs, improve workflows, and enhance the customer experience.

  • Collaborate with engineers, cross-functional teams, and customers to understand requirements and identify opportunities to improve application capabilities.

  • Apply testing, debugging, and performance-analysis techniques to improve software reliability, performance, usability, and compatibility.

  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions, contribute improvements to code quality and team practices, and support customer onboarding and troubleshooting.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field from an accredited degree program.

  • Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.

  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior related internship or co-op experience.

  • Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

  • Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.

  • Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong planning & organizational skills

  • Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on software-development experience through coursework, internships, personal projects, open-source contributions, research, or early professional work.

  • Interest in developer tools, application frameworks, desktop or web applications, data visualization, computer architecture, RISC-V, simulation, performance tuning, or low-level software systems.

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Expected Salary Range

$72,000.00 - $141,700.00

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

We shape what's essential

At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.

How this job compares

Set against the 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–142K/yr
  • Texas median$125–205K/yr1,038 salary ranges
  • US median$140–220K/yr26,891 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $107K, is 36% below the Texas median midpoint ($168K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,843 open Software Engineer jobs in Texas and 33,585 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (27,197 postings).
Education
12,701 of the 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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