Principal Engineer - Digital ASIC Design

Microchip Technology Inc.San Jose, CA
$70,304 - $163,000Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer - Digital ASIC Design to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a global organization that designs technology powering the world. The company fosters an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, with opportunities for career growth and stability. Microchip is a multi-billion dollar global organization with a strong commitment to employee development and innovation, boasting over 30 years of quarterly profitability. The company has received numerous awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of proven experience in ASIC or FPGA digital design.
  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Proficiency in System Verilog and a deep understanding of synchronous/asynchronous design techniques.
  • Experience with the full Cadence/Synopsys front-end EDA flow (e.g., VCS, SpyGlass, Design Compiler, PrimeTime).
  • Familiarity with PHY or Serdes protocols, knowledge of IEEE 802.3 is a plus.
  • Skillful in scripts to aid efficiency.
  • Post-silicon validation or bring-up experience.
  • Proficient in lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, ..., etc.).

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the micro-architecture and implement RTL (System Verilog) of complex digital IP blocks from concept to delivery.
  • Drive Power, Performance, and Area trade-offs and optimizations to meet aggressive product targets.
  • Collaborate with SoC integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity and address top-level timing/congestion issues.
  • Lead Lint, CDC, RDC, and formal verification efforts.
  • Work closely with Physical Design teams to close timing and resolve routing bottlenecks.
  • Cooperate with teams to verify and validate module and system functions.
  • Organize documents to record design activities.

Benefits

  • Health benefits that begin day one
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
  • Competitive base pay
  • Restricted stock units
  • Quarterly bonus payments
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