Technical Staff Engineer-Design

Technical Staff Engineer-Design

Microchip Technology

Chandler, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


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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.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
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Job Description:
Job Description:
The Wireless Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for our next generation high-performance, low-power wireless SoC and attach solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for the design of System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for wireless applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including verification, analog, validation, and software engineers, to deliver high-quality products. Successful candidate requires strong collaboration across sites and functions, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to SOC design from concept to tape-out.
  • Implement SOC designs according to micro-architecture specifications and design documentation, performing RTL coding, synthesis, timing analysis, and executing the SOC design flow to ensure IC qualification meets required standards.
  • Collaborate with verification teams to ensure thorough design verification according to test plans.
  • Work with physical design teams to ensure successful integration and implementation.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with design standards and project requirements.
  • Support the validation team in qualifying silicon ICs and debugging potential issues.
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of low-power design techniques and power estimation methodologies.
  • Interfacing with external vendors and IP sources to resolve problems.
  • Ability to work well in a team and excellent problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working with members from international design and implementation teams.

Requirements/Qualifications:
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 12+ years of experience in digital SOC design, with a focus on low-power design.
  • Proficient in RTL design (Verilog/System Verilog), Low-power design, synthesis, timing constraint (SDC) and timing analysis.
  • Experience with ASIC design flow including LINT, Formal, CDC/RDC, power estimations, MBIST/DFT concepts, and low-power design techniques.
  • Strong understanding of SOC architecture (ARM/MIPS), bus protocols (AMBA, AXI, etc.), and peripheral IPs (USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, etc).
  • Experience with Bus Matrix design.
  • Experience with script Language such as TCL, Perl, and Python.
  • Excellent English reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • We are looking for candidates who are self-motivators, energetic, and team players.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
  • Knowledge of Bluetooth/BLE/Wi-Fi communication theory and standard specifications.
  • Knowledge of security features and principles of functional safety-compliant design.
  • Experience with verification methodologies (UVM/OVM).
  • Experience with validation methodologies, including debugging on FPGA and silicon IC boards.

Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, Talking
Physical Requirements:
80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Technical Staff Engineer?

A: To succeed as a Technical Staff Engineer, key technical skills include expertise in software development, architecture, and engineering principles, as well as proficiency in programming languages, data structures, and algorithms. Soft skills such as strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities are also crucial, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive technical decisions and solutions. By combining these technical and soft skills, Technical Staff Engineers can drive technical innovation, improve system reliability, and contribute to the growth and success of their organization.

Q: What is the career path for a Technical Staff Engineer?

A: A Technical Staff Engineer typically starts as a Staff Engineer or Senior Engineer, where they develop expertise in a specific technical area and contribute to the design and implementation of complex systems. As they progress to a Principal Engineer or Technical Lead role, they take on more strategic responsibilities, such as mentoring junior engineers, driving technical innovation, and influencing product direction. Ultimately, they may transition into a Technical Director or Engineering Manager position, where they oversee technical teams, drive organizational growth, and shape the company's technical vision.



Microchip Technology job posting for a Technical Staff Engineer-Design in Chandler, AZ with a salary of $116,200 to $153,600 Annually with a map of Chandler location.