Principle Engineer - Architecture (m/w/d)

Microchip•Chandler, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will define the next generation of networking and connectivity solutions, incorporating Ethernet, USB, and PCI Express interfaces across commercial, industrial, and automotive-focused applications. Microchip Technology Inc. is a global organization with a team of 17,000 members working on technology that powers the world. They offer an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, with opportunities for growth and stability. The company is known for its Leadership Passage Programs, commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community. Microchip has achieved record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability due to its dedicated team players who empower innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality engineering documentation
Experience in silicon or system architecture, applications engineering, or systems engineering roles
Experience in at least two of the following areas: Digital IC design, Mixed-signal and analog IC design, Hardware design (schematic capture / PCB layout), Firmware/software development
Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Specification and requirements development for embedded systems
Debugging across physical to application layers for interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, PCI Express, etc.
Embedded programming experience (e.g., C/C++, Rust) in Linux, Zephyr, or bare-metal environments
Installation and debugging of drivers and software packages on Windows, Linux, or other operating systems
Scripting and prototyping experience (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, function generators)
Experience developing and delivering technical training
Direct customer-facing experience (support, field applications engineering, training)
Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) or equivalent frameworks
Experience with PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition/PADS)
Familiarity with quality management processes, including requirements, change, and version control management

Responsibilities

Define architecture concepts for new silicon and system products based on customer requirements and use cases
Collaborate closely with product marketing and end customers to shape product requirements
Develop architecture specifications in cooperation with silicon and software architects
Design functional safety and cybersecurity concepts for new products and perform related analyses with subject matter experts
Coordinate global cross-functional teams throughout the full product development lifecycle to ensure quality, safety, and functional requirements are met
Define approved vendor lists for companion chipsets used in product validation
Develop reference designs and promote new companion silicon solutions in collaboration with other business units
Establish and maintain technical partnerships with other semiconductor vendors, including joint reference designs and evaluation hardware
Support pre-production customer engagements and collaborative technical development activities
Develop and deliver technical training (webinars, workshops) for customers, sales teams, and field application engineers
Create technical documentation such as application notes, datasheets, safety manuals, and reference designs