Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Architect (SoC)

Job Title

Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Architect (SoC)

Role Summary

Architect and lead the SoC portfolio for 32-bit microcontroller-based Bluetooth, UWB, and Wi‑Fi products. Own SoC and peripheral architecture from concept through tape-out, balancing performance, low power, security, and cost.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. Requires extensive industry experience (posting specifies 15+ years).

Responsibilities

Lead technical architecture and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver market-ready wireless SoCs.

• Define SoC architecture: core selection, memory subsystems, power management, security, and test features.
• Specify peripheral architectures, programming models, interfaces, and operational behavior.
• Perform feasibility studies and trade-off analyses to meet cost and feature targets.
• Drive product innovation and present technical vision to leadership and customers.
• Specify features supporting functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434, including TARA).
• Partner across marketing, design, verification, emulation, firmware, test, and external IP vendors through development to tape-out.
• Apply AI-driven and automation techniques to improve design quality and cycle time.
• Foster collaboration across geographically distributed teams.

Requirements

Core qualifications and technical skills required and preferred.

Must-have:

• 15+ years industry experience in wireless technology design or architecture.
• Proven expertise in microarchitecture and microcontroller development.
• Strong knowledge of BLE, UWB, and Wi‑Fi protocols and standards.
• Deep familiarity with ARM and RISC core architectures.
• Experience with low-power design and power/analog subsystems.
• Understanding of microcontroller development lifecycle: requirements, pre-/post-silicon validation, and production testing.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with functional safety and cybersecurity standards for embedded products.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-have:

• Experience with industry-leading SoC EDA tools and flows.
• Knowledge of security features and secure design principles.
• Background in validation methodologies, including FPGA and silicon board debugging.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is specified. A master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is preferred.

About the Company

Company: Microchip

Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.