Technical Staff Engineer - Design

Job Title

Technical Staff Engineer - Design

Role Summary

Responsible for digital SoC design for low-power, high-performance wireless systems within the Wireless Solutions Group. The role covers RTL implementation through tape-out and requires collaboration with verification, analog, validation and software teams.

Works with international design teams and external vendors to meet functional, timing and power targets.

Experience Level

Senior level - minimum 12+ years of digital SoC design experience, with emphasis on low-power design.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end SoC design activities and cross-functional integration.

• Implement RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) per micro-architecture and design specifications.
• Perform synthesis, create timing constraints (SDC), and conduct timing analysis and closure.
• Execute ASIC/SoC design flow activities including LINT, Formal checks, CDC/RDC and power estimation.
• Coordinate with physical design teams to ensure successful integration and implementation.
• Collaborate with verification teams to satisfy test plans and verification requirements.
• Support silicon validation and debug with validation and software engineers.
• Develop and optimize low-power design techniques and power estimation methodologies.
• Integrate peripheral IP (USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI) and bus protocols (AMBA/AXI); work on bus matrix designs.
• Interface with external IP vendors and third parties to resolve design issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items noted.

• 12+ years hands-on digital SoC design experience focused on low-power design.
• Proficient in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Experience with synthesis flows, timing constraints (SDC) and timing analysis.
• Familiarity with ASIC flow elements: LINT, Formal, CDC/RDC, power estimation, MBIST/DFT.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture (ARM/MIPS), AMBA/AXI bus protocols and peripheral IP integration.
• Experience with bus matrix design and integration.
• Scripting skills for automation (TCL, Perl, Python).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and English communication skills; able to work across sites.
• Nice-to-have: experience with verification methodologies (UVM/OVM) and validation/debug on FPGA or silicon boards.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required. Master’s degree in a related field 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.