Engineer II - Architecture

Microchip•San Jose, CA

11d•$70,304 - $143,000

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions that are incorporated in a broad range of products. This position is in the Silicon Architecture team of Microchip’s FPGA Division. Microchip is a major supplier of low-power and highly-reliable field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Our FPGAs are used in a wide variety of applications, including embedded vision; digital signal processing; machine learning; industrial and medical equipment; and satellites. Microchip is also a pioneer in embedding RISC-V processors in FPGAs. The successful applicant will work as part a core team to develop future FPGA device products and will collaborate with other engineering disciplines to model, develop, verify, and integrate various system components such as IO, hard IP blocks, hard & soft IP solutions, system clocking that interoperate with overall configuration and security features to deliver performant FPGA products.

Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Statistics or Physics.
0-3 years' relevant research or work experience in programmable architectures, applications implementation, or other relevant experience.
Practical experience in ASIC & FPGA IP development, integration, and deployment, including all stages of development from Synthesis, constraint management, place & route, floor planning, timing closure, CDC/RDC demonstrated in research projects, prior work or internships.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with other architects, designers, and back-end implementation teams

Nice To Haves

Masters in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Statistics or Physics
Knowledge and experience with system-level performance modeling in TLM/SystemC/Other
Experience in technical leadership and people management
Knowledge and experience with Synopsys & Cadence ASIC flows
Scripting for EDA in Perl, Python, Tcl

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance IP integrations into Microchip FPGA products
Work on ASIC & FPGA IP development, integration, and deployment for components such as PCIe, CXL, DDR, NOC, High Speed Serial Transceivers, High Performance Parallel IO interfaces, eNVM, eSRAM, configuration subsystem etc.
Understand customer use models and the role of IP in overall system architecture
Work cross-functionally with other architects, designers, and back-end implementation teams

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.
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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.
Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
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.
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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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