Field Application Engineer EMEA (MIPS)

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: München

Skills: Processor IP, Software toolchains, System architecture, RISC-V, Embedded software development, MCUs, SoCs, Domain controllers, Technical problem solving, Functional safety, Customer engagement

About GF
GlobalFoundries® Inc. (GF®) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF redefines innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions with leading performance in all growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse team and manufacturing locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology provider to its global customers. GF employs approximately 13,000 people, including more than 3,000 in Dresden, Germany. For more information, visit www.gf.com. MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, is enabling the next generation of automotive and edge AI systems through its portfolio of RISC ‑ V processor IP, software tools, and custom silicon platforms. Our solutions are driving innovation across Industrial, Aerospace & Defense (A&D;) and Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) across various applications, supporting the transition toward software-defined and AI-enabled solutions.

Introduction
We are seeking a Field Application Engineer (EMEA) to support and drive customer engagements with leading Industrial, Aerospace & Defense (A&D;) and Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) customers across Europe. This is a customer-facing, technical individual contributor role, responsible for enabling design wins by bridging customer requirements with MIPS’ product portfolio, including processor IP, software tools and custom silicon solutions.

Your Job




Customer Technical Engagement
Act as the primary technical interface for customers during pre-sales and early development phases
Support customer engineering teams in evaluating and adopting MIPS solutions
Provide hands-on technical guidance on:
• Processor IP integration
• Software toolchains and development environments
• System architecture considerations

Design-In & Design Win Support
Drive design-in activities at assigned customers and design houses
Support technical discussions to secure design wins for:
• CPU IP licensing
• Custom silicon programs and solutions.
Assist customers in transitioning from evaluation to implementation

Solution Enablement
Help Customers Understand and Implement MIPS’ Value Proposition
• Open RISC‑V architecture flexibility
• Multi-threaded, high-performance compute
• Functional safety-ready solutions
Support system-level optimization for performance, power and cost

Technical Problem Solving
Troubleshoot and resolve customer technical issues across hardware and software domains
Work closely with internal engineering teams to escalate and address complex challenges
Ensure timely resolution of customer issues to maintain project momentum

Collaboration with Sales & Business Development
Partner with Business Development to support prospect creation and closure
Provide technical input to proposals, RFIs, and customer presentations




Translate customer requirements into actionable feedback for product and engineering teams

Ecosystem & Market Support
Support engagement with ecosystem partners (software, EDA, design services)
Participate in customer workshops, demos, and industry events
Help position MIPS solutions within the broader semiconductor ecosystem in EMEA

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in an engineering discipline or similar
• 5-10+ years in Field Application Engineering, Applications Engineering or Design Engineering
• Experience in Semiconductor IP, SoC/ASIC development, or embedded systems, Industrial, A&D; or IDM electronics or related markets
• Proven track record supporting customer engagements and design wins
• Strong understanding of Industrial, A&D; or IDM electronic architectures (MCUs, SoCs, domain/zonal controllers)
• Familiarity with:
• Processor architectures
• Embedded software development (compilers, SDKs, OS)
• System-level design and integration
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently in a field-based role
• Hands-on technical mindset with strong debugging capability
• Ability to bridge technical depth with customer business needs
• Fluent in English (Written & Verbal: C1)

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with RISC‑V ecosystem or CPU IP integration
• Prior experience supporting automotive OEMs or Tier‑1 suppliers in Europe
• Experience with custom silicon or SoC development flows
• Understanding of functional safety standards or design requirements in A&D;

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

📌 Field Application Engineer EMEA (MIPS) (Mumbai)
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