> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4427737-lead-engineer-cloud-platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4427737-lead-engineer-cloud-platform). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Engineer, Cloud Platform - **Company:** GF U.S. Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $167,000.0 - $275,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Audit Trail, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Software Debugging, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, OAuth, OpenID, Release Management, Responsive Web Design, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Software Security, Caching, Backend, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Performance Monitor, Enterprise Integration, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Web Api, Microservices - **Published:** October 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalfoundries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-Clara/Lead-Engineer--Cloud-Platform_JR-2603687 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field * 5+ years of full-stack software engineering experience, including production ownership of a customer-facing web application * Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers, including distributed or contractor teams * Strong programming experience in a modern frontend framework (React, Vue.js, Angular, or similar) and a backend language/framework (Python, Node.js, or similar) * Experience with REST APIs, authentication systems, state management, and responsive design * Experience with databases, caching, microservices, and application security * Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation on cloud platforms * Experience debugging complex, distributed web applications in production * Fluency in English - written & verbal Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent years in Software Engineering with progressive leadership scope. * Experience managing or coordinating offshore/contractor engineering teams * Experience with large-scale data migration projects between enterprise systems * Experience with ticketing or service-management platform integrations via API * Experience with enterprise identity/auth protocols (OAuth/OIDC, SAML, or similar) * Experience in semiconductor, hardware, or other regulated enterprise environments ## Description * Own the technical architecture and roadmap for a customer- and partner-facing web platform, spanning frontend interfaces, backend APIs, authentication systems, and cloud infrastructure * Serve as final technical reviewer and approver for the platform's codebases, including environment promotion and release management * Directly manage a small team of full-time engineers, including code review, technical mentorship, and workload prioritization * Direct and review deliverables from an external contractor team building third-party system integrations, ensuring quality and architectural consistency * Diagnose and resolve production incidents across cloud infrastructure and identity/authentication systems, including root-cause analysis of infrastructure and integration failures * Design and implement data migration and integration scripts between enterprise systems, with production-grade reliability, resumability, and audit logging * Use tools and real user feedback to analyze and optimize the platform, including through performance monitoring and user experience improvements * Interact with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather requirements, scope integrations, and drive architectural decisions based on user needs * Help maintain documentation and reference implementations that customers and internal teams rely on Other Responsibilities: * Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.