Principal Engineer - Digital Design

Microchip Technology Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is looking for experienced Senior Ethernet PHY designers to join our R&D team in Cork. This role focuses on the architecture, design, and verification of high-performance multi-gigabit T1 Ethernet PHYs, providing an exciting challenge in embedded controller design.

Candidates should have over 10 years in digital ASIC design, strong RTL coding skills, and familiarity with DSP theory. Join us to be part of a diverse team driving innovation in a global company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital ASIC design.
• Strong experience in digital design, RTL coding, and ASIC/FPGA development flows.
• Understanding of DSP theory and implementation for high-speed serial communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of DSP algorithms and architectures.
• Translate high-level DSP algorithms into efficient RTL code for ASIC implementation.
• Perform functional verification and bit-matching with the system-model.
• Analyze and optimize power, area, and performance trade-offs in the DSP designs.
• Pre-Silicon FPGA design emulation.
• Collaborate with system architects and verification teams.
• Drive design reviews and provide technical mentorship.

Skills

Digital ASIC design

RTL coding

DSP theory and implementation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Function verification with Verilog/System-Verilog

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

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.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

The Networking and Connectivity Solutions (NCS) BU of Microchip is building a highly skilled R&D group in Cork focusing on Analog, Digital and Communication system design areas. NCS has a broad portfolio of networking products including Ethernet, Single-Pari Ethernet, PCIe, USB and PoE.

NCS develops networking ICs and software for a broad range of applications ranging from 10 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps speed grades targeting automotive and industrial markets. NCS has been a leader in several new technologies over the last 20 years and has been providing long lasting products in the rigorous automotive market.

NCS has a global presence with teams in multiple locations. The NCS team in Cork is seeking Senior Ethernet PHY designers to join our world-class team and drive the development of cutting-edge multi-gig T1 PHY products.

The role will include working in the areas of RTL design, design verification, synthesis, STA, and Test using an industry leading ASIC design flow. Candidate will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior engineers to grow the team’s capability. This position requires a proactive and motivated candidate with a proven record of success in a cross functional and cross site team environment.

What’s Attractive About This Opportunity

This position will expose you to the challenging world of embedded controller design in automotive information and serial communication systems. You will play a key role in the architecture, design, and verification of high-performance multi-gigabit T1 Ethernet PHYs.

Key Job Responsibilities/duties Include

• Lead the design and development of DSP algorithms and architectures.
• Translate high-level DSP algorithms into efficient RTL code for ASIC implementation.
• Perform functional verification and bit-matching with the system-model.
• Analyze and optimize power, area, and performance trade-offs in the DSP designs.
• Pre-Silicon FPGA design emulation.
• Collaborate with system architects, analog/mixed-signal designers, and verification teams.
• Drive design reviews, documentation and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in digital ASIC design.
• Strong experience in digital design, RTL coding, and ASIC/FPGA development flows.
• Understanding of DSP theory and implementation for high-speed serial communications.
• Working with global team experience.
• Familiar with function verification with Verilog/System-Verilog.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with automotive and industrial Ethernet standards (e.g., 802.3bp, 802.3ch, 802.3cg) is highly desirable.
• Experience in MATLAB is a plus.

Travel Time

0% - 25%