Role Overview
The successful candidate will join the microcontroller (MCU) product development group where you will work on developing our broad portfolio of next generation scalable MCUs. The breadth of our portfolio, for example, includes Automotive, Connectivity and Communication, Motor Control, Functional Safety, Security, Touch, and General Purpose. You will join the product development team in our Cambridge Design Centre, working on SoC products from concept through to volume production. An opening exists for a Senior Technical Staff Engineer in our Design team with an interest in technical leadership of SoC projects.
This role will involve working with architects during the concept phase, developing the microarchitecture specification, planning the detailed project plan, and technically leading the SoC design activities. You will work alongside experienced engineers and be exposed to Microchip's Best‑In‑Class engineering practices. Working side‑by‑side with some of the brightest minds and most innovative people in the industry, you won’t just fill a position, you will be given an opportunity on a team where your contributions matter. Microchip promotes continuous learning in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Technical Focus Areas
* SoC microcontroller architecture and design
* Bus fabrics/protocols (APB, AHB, AXI, etc.)
* Lower power
* IP development
* Functional Safety
* Packaging technologies
* Standard peripherals/communication protocols (USB, I3C, UART, etc.)
Responsibilities
* Lead SoC design projects from concept to volume production
* Design, integrate and verify IP blocks
* Perform design checking, synthesis, static timing analysis and power analysis
* Do SoC level design and verification
* Work with DFT, design implementation and physical design team members
* Continuously improve methodologies across the SoC development cycle
* Plan projects, manage timelines and deliverables, and communicate progress to stakeholders
Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
* 15+ years of experience in digital/mixed‑signal SoC design
* Deep understanding of design principles spanning the SoC development process
* Expertise in RTL design, verification, DFT, and physical design
* Strong experience with synthesis tools and timing analysis methodologies
* Experience in verification at IP and SoC levels (UVM, SV, etc.)
* Strong scripting skills (Python)
* Proven ability to lead teams and drive execution to meet project goals
* Function as a team player, discrete, agile‑minded, proactive, a clear communicator, and highly organised
About Microchip Technology
We believe the right candidate may not necessarily have all the qualifications today, but could be someone who can quickly grow into the position while contributing to our success.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000‑member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Microchip offers trust, empowerment, respect, diversity and communication. Our culture supports growth and stability, challenges and rewards with an impressive array of products and solutions that deliver unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally‑recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth through enrolling over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values‑based decision making, and a strong sense of community driven by our Vision, Mission and 11 Guiding Values—pronounced collectively as the Aggregate System—and the organization has won countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo and empower innovation.
Recruitment Note
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