Associate Fellow - Architecture

Microchip Technology Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Quarterly bonus payments

Restricted stock units

Industry-leading ESPP program

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Houston seeks an Associate Fellow to lead Systems Architecture. The role involves guiding a portfolio for the Data Center market, requiring 15+ years of experience in developing product strategies for storage and compute-based products. Preferred candidates should possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies. A competitive compensation package includes a base salary range of $150,000–$260,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience in developing product strategies for storage and compute-based products.
• Experience addressing and influencing C level and senior management.
• Collaborative approach to build strong relationships within teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Architecture with OEM partners.
• Define and position Microchip's DCS brand and competitive advantage.
• Demonstrate operational rigor and lead large-scale initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Market Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Microchip Technology Inc. has an opening for an Associate Fellow to lead Systems Architecture with our OEM partners. As an Associate Fellow in the Microchip Data Center Solutions (DCS) group, you will set the direction for a diverse portfolio of products for the Data Center market. Working side‑by‑side with some of the brightest minds and most innovative engineers in the industry, you will contribute to a team where your impact matters.

Responsibilities

• Proven, inspiring leader with expertise in technology, ideally storage, memory or compute facing products.
• A proactive and creative attitude and approach, with “out‑of‑the‑box” thinking that drives innovation and the ability to “see around corners” and “connect the dots”.
• Maintain an understanding of select competitors, their organizations, constructs, financial results and strategic intent.
• Help define and position Microchip – DCS brand and competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Experienced at planning and preparing materials and presentation material for meetings with executive leadership teams, board meetings, customers or clients.
• Translate core product vision, priorities, and plan into compelling, essential messaging for executives, board decks, executive emails and C‑level presentations.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking with a proven ability to analyze markets, performance data, business issues and draw insights and conclusions.
• Skilled in strategy development, including project scoping, hypotheses development, financial and business modeling, strategic options identification, consensus building, and implementation.
• Function as a team player: discrete, high-energy, agile‑minded, proactive, clear communicator, highly organized and committed to the vision and values of Microchip.
• Demonstrate operational rigor and lead large‑scale initiatives across a global organization with experience driving cross‑functional initiatives at the highest levels of a complex organization and ecosystem business.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience in developing product strategies for storage and compute‑based products.
• Knowledge of major OEM and ODM ecosystems (e.g., Dell, HPE) is beneficial.
• Strategic leader with extensive experience in setting product direction.
• Experience with synthesizing market data into relevance to DCS strategic plan.
• Ability to understand and engage customers at an architecture and business level.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong and deep relationships both within the team and across the organization to drive results.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and experience addressing and influencing C level and senior management.
• Strong results orientation with a dedicated partner focus, proven attention to detail and quality.
• Collaborative team player who is also an independent thinker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accomplished leader, with a diverse set of experiences in operations, consulting, strategy, analytics and finance.
• Strong intellectual curiosity, with a blend of analytical intelligence and strategic vision.
• Ability to synthesize complex data and analysis into recommendations for business strategy and tactics.
• Ability to develop a point of view and bring others along, while remaining open‑minded.
• Strong executive presence – ease with executive‑level interactions.
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Information

Travel Time: 0% – 25%.

Physical Attributes: Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others.

Physical Requirements: 10% walking, 10% standing, 80% sitting; 100% in doors; usual business hours.

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 ESPP program with a 2‑year look‑back feature. The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $150,000‑$260,000. The range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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