Principal Engineer - Design
About The Position
As a Technical Staff Design Engineer in Microchip Technology’s Secure Computing Group, you will lead digital logic design for embedded controller and cryptographic hardware security solutions. You will work with regional teams to develop integrated solutions for electronic security needs across industries, including security-sensitive embedded controller, industrial, and automotive markets. The role involves creating cost-effective, highly secure electronic defense mechanisms and contributing technical leadership across teams and projects. This is a full-time, work-from-office position in Hauppauge, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Travel is listed as 0%–25%.
Requirements
- Strong background in technical disciplines relating to ASIC design, with emphasis on several listed areas: architecture and micro-architecture development; synthesis and static timing analysis closure; DFT power-aware compression flow and vector stuck-at, transition, and bridging vector generation; physical-design floorplanning, I/O pad ring design, and analog IP integration; or cryptographic and security design concepts and countermeasures.
- Ability to comprehend industry-standard specifications such as eSPI, QSPI, I3C, cryptographic security functions, RISC MPU/NPU, and AXI, and steer system- and device-level architectural and design decisions to ensure compliance.
- Experience supporting design integration activities including Clock Domain Crossing, synthesis, and DFT, and resolving timing closure, power, and logical issues.
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- 10+ years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Coding, scripting, and automation skills in C, Verilog/VHDL, Unix/Linux shell programming, Perl, Python, Ruby, Makefile, and revision management.
- Experience with industry-standard CAD design tools for synthesis, static timing analysis, formal verification, automatic test pattern generation, digital and analog simulation, static code analysis for RTL, and mask layout.
- Laboratory skills and hands-on experience with test equipment.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and modern development practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of integrated circuits involving embedded microcontrollers, cryptographic algorithms, supporting hardware functions, firmware, or software.
- Provide technical expertise and direction across multiple teams and projects.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and project scope.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
- Review code, design documents, and technical specifications to ensure best practices and quality standards.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges, proactively addressing potential risks and bottlenecks.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation.
- Contribute to the development and enforcement of engineering standards, processes, and tools.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support design integration activities such as Clock Domain Crossing, synthesis, and DFT, resolving timing closure, power, and logical issues.
- Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the manager.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
- Health benefits beginning on day one.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a two-year look-back feature.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
