An opening exists for Tech Staff Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from initial ...
An opening exists for Tech Staff Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from initial ...
An opening exists for Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from ...
An opening exists for Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from ...
An opening exists for Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from ...
An opening exists for Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from ...
Professional development in memory design methodologies and foundry services * Direct impact on ... The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable ...
Professional development in memory design methodologies and foundry services * Direct impact on ... The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable ...
Professional development in memory design methodologies and foundry services * Direct impact on ... The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable ...
Professional development in memory design methodologies and foundry services * Direct impact on ... The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable ...
Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer - Power Management
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$164K - $269K/yr
Define, design, and implement CPU microarchitecture features * Develop and deliver RTL ... memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is ...
Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer - Power Management
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$164K - $269K/yr
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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer-Digital Design - Onsite Tuc with Security Clearance
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$96K - $130K/yr
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer-Digital Design - Onsite Tuc with Security Clearance
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$96K - $130K/yr
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
An engineering technology company in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer. This is ... Solid understanding of embedded architectures (CPU, memory, SERDES, I/O buses) * Proven debugging ...
An engineering technology company in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer. This is ... Solid understanding of embedded architectures (CPU, memory, SERDES, I/O buses) * Proven debugging ...
Eager to learn with strong memory retention skills * Ability to work well in a team environment ... Computer programming / coding a plus Key learning objectives of the program: * Use Cadence Virtuoso ...
Eager to learn with strong memory retention skills * Ability to work well in a team environment ... Computer programming / coding a plus Key learning objectives of the program: * Use Cadence Virtuoso ...
Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Design (IO)
Chandler, AZ · On-site
$91 - $232/hr
An opening exists for **Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer** with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design ...
Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Design (IO)
Chandler, AZ · On-site
$91 - $232/hr
An opening exists for **Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer** with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design ...
Eager to learn with strong memory retention skills * Ability to work well in a team environment ... Computer programming / coding a plus Key learning objectives of the program: * Use Cadence Virtuoso ...
Eager to learn with strong memory retention skills * Ability to work well in a team environment ... Computer programming / coding a plus Key learning objectives of the program: * Use Cadence Virtuoso ...
An opening exists for Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from ...
An opening exists for Tech Staff/Sr. Staff IO Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from ...
Senior IO Design Engineer - Lead Next‑Gen Storage SoC (Chandler)
Chandler, AZ · On-site
$102K - $140K/yr
The role focuses on developing high-performance storage and memory controller SoC products ... S in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include design ...
Senior IO Design Engineer - Lead Next‑Gen Storage SoC (Chandler)
Chandler, AZ · On-site
$102K - $140K/yr
The role focuses on developing high-performance storage and memory controller SoC products ... S in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include design ...
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer-Digital Design - Onsite Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$131K - $160K/yr
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer-Digital Design - Onsite Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$131K - $160K/yr
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
FPGAs * memory * industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You ... Minimum of 8 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include at least 2 of the ...
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FPGAs * memory * industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You ... Minimum of 8 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include at least 2 of the ...
FPGAs * memory * industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You ... Minimum of 8 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include at least 2 of the ...
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
Memory * Industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You Must ... Minimum of 10 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include the following:
FPGAs * memory * industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You ... Minimum of 8 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include at least 2 of the ...
FPGAs * memory * industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART Qualifications You ... Minimum of 8 years of engineering digital circuit design experience to include at least 2 of the ...
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What are the primary challenges faced by memory design engineers on a daily basis?
Memory Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing memory circuits for speed, power efficiency, and area while ensuring manufacturability and meeting reliability standards. Balancing these conflicting requirements requires strong analytical skills and close collaboration with verification, process, and layout teams. The role also involves troubleshooting design issues, staying updated with evolving semiconductor technologies, and ensuring timely project delivery. Overcoming these challenges fosters professional development and helps engineers build a solid track record in advanced technology nodes.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a memory design engineer?
A Memory Design Engineer requires a strong background in electrical engineering, semiconductor physics, and digital/analog circuit design, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Expertise with EDA tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, and familiarity with scripting languages and memory characterization tools is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure reliable, high-performance memory designs that meet rigorous industry standards and enable smooth collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
What is a memory design engineer?
A Memory Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing memory circuits such as SRAM, DRAM, or flash memory. They work on transistor-level design, layout, simulation, and verification to ensure performance, power efficiency, and reliability. Engineers collaborate with process, verification, and product teams to meet design specifications and manufacturing constraints. Their role is critical in advancing memory technology for applications in consumer electronics, computing, and enterprise solutions.

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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
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The successfulcandidate will join the rapidly growing Data Center Solutions (DCS) business unit at Microchip. DCS has a broad portfolio of products widely deployed by the industry's cutting-edge server/storage OEMs and hyperscale datacenters. Customers deploy DCS solutions into applications ranging from Big Data capacity storage to artificial intelligence and machine learning that are helping to shape the next digital age. Our product portfolio includes SAS/PCIe/NVMe/CXL products that connect, manage, and secure the world's information, including Flash Controllers, High Performance Switches, RAID Controllers and Memory Controllers. Join a team where you can expand your skill set and drive key elements of the industry's technology leadership.
An opening exists for Tech Staff Design Engineer with an interest in developing the next generation of storage and memory controller SoC products. This will involve taking a design from initial concept through to production. Throughout you will work beside experienced engineers and be exposed to Microchip's Best-In-Class engineering practices. Working side-by-side with some of the brightest minds and most innovative people in the industry, you won't just fill a position, you will be given an opportunity to work on a team where your contributions matter. Microchip fosters continuous learning in a challenging and rewarding environment. If this sounds like the kind of environment you'd like to participate in, we'd like to hear from you!
As a Staff Design Engineer, your job will entail the following:
Own design planning and construction of pad rings, bump patterns, ensuring alignment with package and system-level constraints.
Develop, implement, and maintain IO connectivity, pad ring definitions, and bump pattern designs throughout the design cycle.
Generate and validate physical design handoff deliverables including pad ring DEF files, Verilog netlists, bump maps, and associated implementation data for downstream teams.
Ensure IO and pad ring designs comply with design standards, package constraints, and implementation best practices.
Collaborate with Architecture, Product Design, Internal IP Packaging, Implementation, Product Engineering, Technology Development, and Foundry teams to align on IO/package requirements and resolve technical issues.
Support Verification, Emulation, ASIC validation, and silicon debug efforts by analyzing IO-related issues and driving design improvements.
Requirements/Qualifications:
B.S degree in electrical engineering with 12+ years related experience.
Hands-on experience with pad ring planning, IO cell placement, and bump map/pattern definition for advanced SoC designs.
Knowledge of IO library cells, IO standards, and PHY-level IO interfaces (SerDes, DDR, PCIe, CXL).
Experience with IO planning and implementation EDA tools (e.g., Orbit IO, ISP or equivalent); specific tool experience is valuable but not mandatory.
Experience generating and validating IO connectivity deliverables (pad ring DEF, IO netlist, bump assignment) for physical design hand-off).
Understanding of Foundation and Hard IP related views including RTL, lef and liberty
Working proficiency in flow automation and scripting using tcl and/or python
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and documentation skills.
Preferred qualifications:
M.S degree in electrical engineering
Basic understanding of DFT methodologies mainly JTAG/Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1) architecture and TAP controller operation for including post-silicon bring-up and debug flows for SoC IO validation
Exposure to RTL compilation and Synthesis flow including understanding of Verilog/System Verilog is desirable
Working knowledge of Industry standard Project management, versioning and tracking tools e.g. SVN, JIRA.
Travel Time:
0% - 25%Physical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:
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