Principal Architect — Networking & Silicon Systems

Microchip Technology Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a seasoned architect to define the next generation of networking and connectivity solutions across Ethernet, USB, and PCIe interfaces for commercial, industrial, and automotive applications.

You will lead architecture concepts, collaborate with marketing and customers, and develop detailed specifications with silicon and software teams. The role involves coordinating global teams, ensuring safety and functional requirements, and delivering reference designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong written communication skills for engineering documentation.
• Experience in silicon or system architecture, applications engineering, or systems engineering roles.
• Experience in two of: Digital IC design, Mixed-signal/analog IC design, Hardware design, Firmware/software development.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture concepts for new silicon and system products based on customer requirements and use cases.
• Collaborate with product marketing and customers to shape product requirements.
• Develop architecture specifications with silicon and software architects.
• Design functional safety and cybersecurity concepts for new products and perform related analyses.
• Coordinate global cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle to ensure quality and safety.
• Define approved vendor lists for companion chipsets used in product validation.
• Develop reference designs and promote new companion silicon solutions with other business units.
• Establish and maintain technical partnerships with other semiconductor vendors and evaluation hardware.
• Support pre-production customer engagements and collaborative technical development activities.
• Develop and deliver technical training for customers, sales teams, and field engineers.
• Create technical documentation such as application notes, datasheets, safety manuals, and reference designs.

Skills

System architecture

Firmware/software development

Embedded programming

Hardware design

PCB design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition/PADS

LabVIEW

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a seasoned architect to define the next generation of networking and connectivity solutions across Ethernet, USB, and PCIe interfaces for commercial, industrial, and automotive applications.

You will lead architecture concepts, collaborate with marketing and customers, and develop detailed specifications with silicon and software teams. The role involves coordinating global teams, ensuring safety and functional requirements, and delivering reference designs