Trainee - Electronic Design Automation in Microelectronics
Company: GlobalFoundries
Role summary
Trainee - Electronic Design Automation in Microelectronics is a part-time role at GlobalFoundries in Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria (on-site). Posted 2026-08-27. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Trainee - Electronic Design Automation in Microelectronics
- Company
- GlobalFoundries
- Location
- Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-27
You have a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a career in microelectronics at GlobalFoundries through this hands-on, part-time trainee role. It is an ideal way to gain real-world experience in chip design without needing a formal degree, making it a perfect stepping stone for anyone eager to learn the technical side of the semiconductor industry.
Job description
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 300 in Sofia.
Our Sofia based team is enhancing 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.
Introduction
The primary mission of the EDA department is the development and verification of Design Kits for different CMOS, RFCMOS and BiCMOS processes for design and manufacturing of integrated circuits. We are sustaining a trainee program with primary purpose to introduce young talented individuals to modern EDA tools and technologies and prepare them to work as CAD engineers in the field of micro- and nano-electronics.
Required Qualifications
Active student in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation or equivalent.
Good knowledge of electronic devices and semiconductor theory.
Some programming language background (i.e. C/C++, Perl, Python, TCL).
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with CAD systems (Cadence IC, Cadence OrCAD, Protel or similar) is a plus.
Previous experience with circuit simulators (PSpice or similar) or mathematical software (Matlab, Mathematica) is also a plus.
We offer
20 h/week, aligned with university schedule
Monthly Scholarship
1 - 1.5 years duration
Top office location
G lobal F oundries 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.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks , medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately . All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at global.compliance@GlobalFoundries.com or visit our official website.
The Ethics & Compliance mailbox is not a recruitment channel. CVs/resumes submitted to this mailbox will not be reviewed, processed, or considered for employment opportunities. Please apply through the official GlobalFoundries careers site only.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/
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