Principle Engineer - Architecture (m/w/d)

Microchip Technology Nordic ApS; Herlev Kommune; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Nordic ApS is looking for an experienced professional in Denmark to define next-generation networking solutions, including Ethernet, USB, and PCI Express interfaces. The role requires collaboration with product marketing and direct customer engagement to shape product requirements. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in silicon or system architecture and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This position involves technical documentation, training, and partnerships with other vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high‑quality engineering documentation.
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture concepts for new silicon and system products based on customer requirements.
• 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.
• Coordinate global cross-functional teams throughout the full product development lifecycle.

Skills

Silicon or system architecture

Digital IC design

Mixed-signal and analog IC design

Firmware/software development

Embedded programming (C/C++, Rust)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD tools (Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition/PADS)

Job description

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.

Key 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

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 8+ 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

Preferred Experience

• 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

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Location

Germany - Karlsruhe

Additional location

• Denmark - Herlev