Technical Staff Engineer - Design

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Technical Staff Engineer to drive chiplet-based architecture definition for next-generation microcontrollers. This senior-level position is crucial for optimizing power, performance, area, and cost for MCU-class edge AI applications.

The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally, providing technical leadership and overseeing advanced-node product research. Ideal qualifications include a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.

A culture of innovation and continuous learning is fostered within the team, making this a unique opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
• Hands-on experience with advanced-node FinFET technology nodes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive chiplet-based architectures for edge AI microcontroller platforms.
• Collaborate with the analog business unit on specifications and integration roadmaps.
• Perform architectural trade-off analysis for MCU-class products.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Chiplet-based architectures

FinFET technology

Problem-solving skills

EDA tools proficiency

Python scripting

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Masters Degree preferred

Tools

EDA tools

Verilog

Python

Job description

Job Description

Microchip Technology's MCU Business Unit is at the forefront of Edge AI innovation, delivering production-ready, full-stack solutions that bring intelligent real-time decision-making to industrial, automotive, data center, and consumer IoT networks.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Staff Engineer to drive chiplet-based architecture definition and advanced-node product research for our next-generation microcontrollers. This senior-level role will work closely with the other business units and cross-functional teams to align chiplet definitions with platform, technology, and product requirements.

As chiplet technology revolutionizes semiconductor design by enabling smaller, specialized dies to be co-packaged for enhanced performance and reduced manufacturing costs, this role will be instrumental in defining architectures that optimize power, performance, area, and cost for MCU-class edge AI applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive chiplet-based architectures for edge AI microcontroller platforms, including specification of chiplet boundaries, interfaces, power domains, and integration strategies that optimize for cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with the analog business unit to align on chiplet definitions, die-to-die interface specifications, packaging requirements, and integration roadmaps ensuring consistency across platform and product lines.
• Perform comprehensive architectural trade‑off analysis to optimize power, performance, area, and cost for MCU‑class products, utilizing modeling, simulation, and benchmarking to validate design decisions against product requirements.
• Conduct advanced‑node product research, feasibility studies, and technology definition activities including evaluation of process capabilities, design rule impacts, and technology‑specific optimization opportunities for edge AI workloads.
• Develop and optimize end‑to‑end advanced‑node design flows for high‑volume MCU products, working with EDA vendors and internal CAD teams to establish robust methodologies for synthesis, placement, routing, timing closure, and verification.
• Work cross‑functionally with AI accelerator, CPU core, memory subsystem, embedded software, advanced packaging, and manufacturing teams to ensure holistic system optimization and successful product delivery.
• Support architecture reviews, technical alignment meetings, and product definition milestones by preparing technical presentations, documentation, and recommendations for executive and engineering audiences.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers within the MCU and Edge AI engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or similar degree), Masters Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
• Strong knowledge of chiplet-based or modular architectures and system‑level integration, including understanding of die‑to‑die interconnect standards and 2.5D integration techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced‑node FinFET technology nodes and associated design flows.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with EDA tools for architecture exploration, RTL design, synthesis, and physical implementation.
• Experience with hardware description languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL) and scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl) for design automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cross‑business‑unit teams on shared IP, chiplet definitions, or platform architectures.
• Background in edge AI acceleration, digital signal processors, or embedded machine learning inference engines.
• Proven track record in high‑volume, cost‑sensitive MCU product development from architecture definition through production.
• Familiarity with silicon bring‑up, validation, debug, and production lifecycle support activities.
• Knowledge of UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express) or other chiplet interface standards and their implementation.
• Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., 7nm-class and beyond) and roadmap planning.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

90% Sitting, 10% Standing/Walking

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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.