Lead Embedded Security IC Design Engineer

Microchip Technology Inc; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ESPP program

Retirement savings plan

Restricted stock units

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, seeks a Technical Staff Design Engineer for the Secure Computing Group. You will lead design of embedded controllers, cryptographic hardware security, and related IP across industries such as automotive and industrial markets.

You'll collaborate with regional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive timing closure, security features, and design standards. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in ASIC design with emphasis on architecture, synthesis, timing closure, DFT, physical design, and cryptographic concepts.
• Experience with eSPI/QSPI/I3C and security functions, and familiarity with RISC MPU/NPU and AXI interfaces.
• Ability to guide system- and device-level architectural decisions to ensure compliance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of embedded controllers and cryptographic hardware for security-sensitive applications.
• Provide technical direction across multiple teams and projects.
• Define technical requirements and project scope with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold high-quality coding and design standards.
• Review code and design documents to ensure best practices.
• Resolve timing, power, and quality challenges across PHY/RTL domains.
• Stay updated with industry trends to drive innovation.
• Contribute to engineering standards and tooling improvements.
• Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Skills

ASIC design

Synthesis

STA Closure

DFT & security flow

Physical design

Crypto concepts

Clock domain crossing

RISC MPU/NPU

Education

BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

RTL/VHDL tools

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, seeks a Technical Staff Design Engineer for the Secure Computing Group. You will lead design of embedded controllers, cryptographic hardware security, and related IP across industries such as automotive and industrial markets.

You'll collaborate with regional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive timing closure, security features, and design standards. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive compensation and benefits.