Principle Engineer - Architecture (m/w/d)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a senior architect to define the next generation of networking and connectivity solutions, incorporating Ethernet, USB, and PCI Express interfaces across commercial, industrial, and automotive-focused applications.

You will lead architecture discussions with silicon, software, and product teams, develop reference designs, and drive functional safety and cybersecurity concepts throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high‑quality engineering documentation.
• Experience in silicon or system architecture, applications engineering, or systems engineering roles.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: Digital IC design, Mixed‑signal and analog IC design, Hardware design (schematic capture / PCB layout), Firmware/software development.
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Digital IC design

Mixed-signal design

Hardware design

Firmware development

Global collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition

PADS

Job description

In this role, you will define the next generation of networking and connectivity solutions, incorporating Ethernet, USB, and PCI Express interfaces across commercial, industrial, and automotive-focused applications.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high‑quality engineering documentation
• Experience in silicon or system architecture, applications engineering, or systems engineering roles
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Digital IC design
  • Mixed‑signal and analog IC design
  • Hardware design (schematic capture / PCB layout)
  • Firmware/software development
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams

Preferred Experience

• Specification and requirements development for embedded systems
• Debugging across physical to application layers for interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, PCI Express, etc.
• Embedded programming experience (e.g., C/C++, Rust) in Linux, Zephyr, or bare‑metal environments
• Installation and debugging of drivers and software packages on Windows, Linux, or other operating systems
• Scripting and prototyping experience (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, function generators)
• Experience developing and delivering technical training
• Direct customer‑facing experience (support, field applications engineering, training)
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) or equivalent frameworks
• Experience with PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition/PADS)
• Familiarity with quality management processes, including requirements, change, and version control management

Travel Time

0% – 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

M‑F 8 hours/day, Inside: 100%, Sitting: 85%, Standing: 10%, walking: 5%

Equal Opportunity / Affectionate Employment

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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