Senior Architect - Networking, Silicon & Security

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

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.