Engineer I- CAD

Microchip Technology Inc. • Chandler, AZ

1d

About The Position

Microchip’s Design Automation (DA) team in Chandler is seeking an EDA Engineer to develop strategic EDA applications. The ideal candidate will design and implement EDA solutions tailored to customer needs, collaborating closely with business units across the globe to understand requirements and drive innovative solutions for complex challenges. Development responsibilities will span a variety of software tools, APIs, and utilities.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Python.
• Strong understanding of VLSI fundamentals, including FinFET/CMOS technology, devices, and circuits.
• Basic knowledge of Digital Place and Route Flows (e.g., Synopsys ICC/ICC2 and/or Cadence Innovus).
• Basic understanding on Layouts and Digital designs
• Familiarity with GUI development tools.
• Experience with Revision Control Systems (GIT /DesignSync preferred).
• Understanding of Software development processes and bug tracking tools.
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to work effectively within a global development organization.
• Self-motivated with strong technical problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in development and optimization of EDA applications.
• Working knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement EDA solutions to address customer and business unit requirements.
• Collaborate with global teams to gather requirements and foster innovative problem-solving.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain EDA applications, tools, and utilities.
• Work across different Software environments and APIs.
• Support and enhance existing EDA flows and infrastructure.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.
• Benefits of working at Microchip
• The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$143,000.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees