End Markets Intern, Communications Infrastructure and Datacenter (Summer 2027)

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 give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com .

Internship Program Overview:

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role:

Based in Austin, Texas, the Communications Infrastructure and Datacenter End Market team is seeking an engineering student with an interest in business management to help define strategy in these critical markets. The intern will analyze market opportunities and develop market requirements and business plans that support differentiated semiconductor products and services.

Essential Responsibilities include:

- Analyze datacenter and communications infrastructure applications to identify opportunities for GF to provide differentiated products and services.

- Evaluate potential market opportunities, including market size, competitive landscape, target customers, and relevant industry trends.

- Create market requirements for opportunities in the communications infrastructure and datacenter end markets that will differentiate GF’s solutions.

- Develop and maintain business plans for potential market opportunities, including revenue forecasts, product pricing, and research and development and capital investment considerations.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

- Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.

- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.

- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior related internship or co-op experience

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

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

- Good foundation in electronic circuits and systems; IC design or systems engineering experience in RF, power, or silicon photonics is preferred.

- Experience with Excel or similar data-analysis software and demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze market information, and communicate findings.

#InternshipProgramUS

Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

Expected Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00

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