Principle Engineer - Architecture (m/w/d)

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

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

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%

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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