ASIC Development Engineer

Microchip Technology Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plan

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Quarterly bonus payments

IESPP program

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks an ASIC Development Engineer in its Data Center Solutions group in Burnaby, Canada, to drive secure storage controller development from concept to production. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers in a fast-paced, learn-and-grow environment.

You will contribute to pre-silicon design, validation, and post-silicon bring-up while expanding your knowledge of SoC protocols and industry standards. A strong background in C++, Python, Verilog or VHDL is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience or a Master's degree.
• Strong programming/scripting skills: C++, Python; Verilog/VHDL is an asset; PCIe knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Pre-silicon design and verification.
• Emulation and debug of IP and solution.
• Post-silicon integration, bring-up and validation.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the SoC, protocols and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Documentation skills

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

ASIC design flow

PCIe protocols

Job description

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? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job Description

Microchip offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for data center, communications, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. Microchip’s Data Center Solutions Business Unit (DCS) offers industry-leading performance, reliability, and security for Smart Storage Controllers, RAID Controllers, SAS/SATA IO Controllers, SAS Expanders, PCIe Switches, and NVME Controllers.

As an ASIC development engineer in the Microchip Data Center Solutions group, you will get hands-on experience developing our next generation of storage and memory controller SOC products. This will involve taking a design from the initial concept to the production form. Throughout you will work beside 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 to work on a team where your contributions matter. As an ASIC Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, verification, emulation, and/or validation of digital integrated circuits at the block level, top level, and/or solution level. Microchip fosters continuous learning in a challenging it and rewarding environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Pre-silicon design and verification
• Emulation and debug of the IP and solution
• Post-silicon integration, bring-up, and validation
• Learning and dynamically applying knowledge of the SoC, protocols and standards

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience or a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Strong programming/scripting skills, i.e., C++, Python
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and documentation skills
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Experience with Verilog and/or VHDL is an asset
• Experience with the ASIC design and/or verification flow is an asset
• Experience with PCIe protocols is an asset

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below.

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position is $76,000-$114,000.*

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.