Senior Systems Architect & Data Center Strategy

Microchip Technology Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

ESPP program

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Associate Fellow to lead Systems Architecture with OEM partners in the Data Center Solutions group.

The role defines the direction for a diverse data center portfolio and collaborates with customers, engineering, and executives to drive next‑gen compute, storage, and security solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background turning market data into strategic product direction, can manage high‑pressure situations, and will lead cross‑functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in product strategy for storage/compute products.
• Experience with OEM/ODM ecosystems (e.g., Dell, HPE).
• Strategic leadership with ability to set direction for complex portfolios.
• Ability to translate market data into actionable product plans.
• Strong customer engagement at architecture level and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the product direction for a data center portfolio.
• Prepare materials for executive leadership, boards, and customers.
• Translate product vision into compelling messaging for leadership.
• Collaborate across teams to drive cross‑functional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Technology strategy

Storage

Compute

Data center

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Associate Fellow to lead Systems Architecture with OEM partners in the Data Center Solutions group.

The role defines the direction for a diverse data center portfolio and collaborates with customers, engineering, and executives to drive next‑gen compute, storage, and security solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background turning market data into strategic product direction, can manage high‑pressure situations, and will lead cross‑functional teams