Engineer II - CAD (Grid Engineer)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Grid Engineer in Chandler, Arizona, to design and support grid infrastructure and workflows. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure performance and reliability of grid systems supporting critical workloads.

Successful candidates will have a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with at least 2.5 years of experience. Key responsibilities include evaluating compute systems, designing software for EDA workloads, and maintaining documentation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2.5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or High-Performance Computing role.
• Hands-on experience with job schedulers such as LSF, SGE, RTDA, SLURM or similar.
• Strong proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and file systems.
• Fundamental programming and scripting skills using csh, Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl, and/or C/C++.
• DevOps or GIT/Jenkins workflow experience is a plus.
• Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and suites from Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence frameworks (e.g., LLM, TensorFlow) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing clustered compute systems and develop strategies to enhance performance, scalability, and utilization.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for end users, providing guidance on running simulations and promoting best practices.
• Design, write, and maintain software to drive, tune, and monitor EDA workloads within the compute grid.
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation related to compute grid infrastructure and EDA workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure secure, stable, and optimized grid operations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

High-Performance Computing

Unix/Linux

Programming/Scripting (csh, Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl)

DevOps or GIT/Jenkins

EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)

Machine Learning and AI frameworks

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

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

Microchip’s Corporate CAD group is seeking a highly motivated Grid Engineer to help design, develop, and support our expanding grid infrastructure and workflows. In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams and provide technical leadership to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our grid systems that support critical Electronic Design Automation (EDA) workloads. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with diverse engineering teams, and continuously improving large‑scale computing environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing clustered compute systems and develop strategies to enhance performance, scalability, and utilization.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for end users, providing guidance on running simulations and promoting best practices across the user community.
• Design, write, and maintain software to drive, tune, and monitor EDA workloads within the compute grid.
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation related to compute grid infrastructure and EDA workflows.
• Research emerging software and systems technologies to support recommendations and purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure secure, stable, and optimized grid operations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2.5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or High‑Performance Computing role.
• Hands‑on experience with job schedulers such as LSF, SGE, RTDA, SLURM or similar.
• Strong proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and file systems.
• Fundamental programming and scripting skills using csh, Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl, and/or C/C++.
• DevOps or GIT/Jenkins workflow experience a plus.
• Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and suites from Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence frameworks (e.g., LLM, TensorFlow) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently identify and resolve compute grid issues.
• Ability to define and implement processes that maintain system performance and promote best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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.

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