Where we work
GF Bulgaria
We’re proud to have a presence in Bulgaria, where our talented team members play vital roles across all aspects of our business.
The GF Bulgaria office is GF’s largest non-manufacturing site in Europe.
Our development center in Sofia, Bulgaria plays an important role in the development of a range of semiconductor manufacturing technologies. We offer various opportunities for people with knowledge of microelectronics, physics and programming.
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300+
employees
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Largest
non-manufacturing site in Europe
GF Bulgaria offers a unique blend of talent focused on the non-manufacturing stages of microchip development. Our engineers in design and tech enablement and our package and test teams are true innovators at the very core of the research and development process, contributing to the fast-paced evolution of the semiconductor industry.
Working at GF Bulgaria
Join one of our teams in Bulgaria and connect with a global network of colleagues who are shaping the future of technology. Learn more about this site’s culture below.
At our Bulgaria site, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support well-being, flexibility and long-term growth. This includes additional medical coverage with dental benefits for employees and their children, food vouchers and canteen discounts and a hybrid working model. With the site’s Flex Benefits card, team members can choose additional benefits, including a sports card subsidized 50% by GF—with the option to add a family member—plus exclusive spa and wellness discounts at NV Tower, along with participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Annual Incentive Plan.
Our office is at NV Tower – one of Sofia’s iconic buildings located close to student campuses. Situated at the foot of Vitosha mountain, the beautiful city of Sofia has a vibrant and sophisticated urban culture, rich historical heritage, easy access to nature and outdoor activities and boasts countless attractions and opportunities for adventures.
Knowledge is a core competency at GF. Learning is a lifelong process essential for acquiring new skills, understanding change, generating innovative ideas, increasing productivity and achieving personal and professional growth. To support this lifelong process, GF offers employees structured opportunities for technical and personal development: employees partner with their manager to create learning activities aligned with their technical needs and development goals.
“My inspiration to work at GF comes from the dedicated people around me, from whom there is always something new I can learn.”
HIVE internship program
While completing your studies, you can gain hands-on experience in microelectronics at our Sofia office, supported by experienced mentors and trainers. We offer flexible working hours to fit your academic schedule, along with access to on-the-job training, classroom and blended learning and 24/7 online learning resources to help you grow.
Our internship program offers a temporary position at GF. The duration of the internship is up to 18 months and includes a monthly paid scholarship. Interns work 20 hours per week, according to their university schedules. Interns collaborate with a mentor to support work in their respective departments.
Internship in electronic design automation (EDA)
Program Modules:
- Basic training on Cadence IC Design Environment, Virtuoso Schematic and Layout editors, Spectre Simulator and more
- Work with best-in-class GF process design kits (PDKs) for IC design
- Hands-on experience with the full set of IC physical verification tools, including:
- Design Rule Check (DRC)
- Layout versus Schematic (LVS)
- Parasitic Extraction (PEX)
Prospective interns must be at least a second-year active student.
Join the Bulgaria team
Join our team of talented engineers and professionals working together to develop creative solutions at the heart of technological breakthrough.