Technical Staff Engineer-Design (Digital Logic)

FHLB Des Moines; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day one

Retirement savings plans

Quarterly bonus payments

Job summary

A technology company specializing in semiconductors is seeking a Technical Staff Design Engineer to lead the design of advanced cryptographic hardware solutions. This full-time position located in Colorado Springs, CO involves collaborating with teams to create secure embedded systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in ASIC design and relevant programming skills with a competitive salary range of $91,000 - $232,000.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in ASIC design.
• Experience in synthesis and timing analysis.
• Knowledge of cryptographic and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of integrated circuits.
• Provide technical expertise across teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous learning.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges.

Skills

ASIC design

Synthesis

Cryptographic design

C programming

Verilog/VHDL

Unix/Linux scripting

Education

BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD design tools

Job description

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 ; 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 without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company await!**Job Description:**As a Technical Staff Design Engineer in the Secure Computing Group at Microchip, you will be at the core of the digital logic design effort responsible for creating state-of-the-art Embedded Controller and cryptographic hardware security solutions.You will interact with regional teams as we create complete integrated solutions to satisfy the electronic security needs of various industries. Join us, and you’ll help design cost-effective, ultra-secure electronic defense mechanisms for security sensitive embedded controller, industrial and automotive markets.Due to the security nature of some products developed by this team, this is a full-time work from office position. This position will be filled in one of the two locations within the USA:* Hauppauge, NY* Colorado Springs, CO## Key Responsibilities* Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-impact integrated circuits which include embedded microcontrollers, cryptographic algorithms, supporting hardware functions, firmware, or software.* Provide technical expertise and direction across multiple teams and projects.* Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and project scope.* Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.* Review code, design documents, and technical specifications to ensure best practices and high-quality standards.* Identify and resolve technical challenges, proactively addressing potential risks and bottlenecks.* Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation.* Contribute to the development and enforcement of engineering standards, processes, and tools.* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.* Performing additional responsibilities as directed by the manager.**Requirements/Qualifications:*** Must have a strong background in technical disciplines relating to ASIC design with emphasis on several of the following: + Architecture and Micro-architecture development + Synthesis & Static Timing Analysis Closure + DFT Power-Aware Compression Flow and Vector Stuck-At / Transition / Bridging Vector Generation + Supporting Physical Design FloorPlanning, IO Pad Ring Design and Analog IP Integration + Knowledgeable of cryptographic and security design concepts and countermeasures* Capable of comprehending industry standard specifications such eSPI, QSPI, I3C, Cryptographic Security functions, RISC MPU/NPU, AXI, etc. with the ability to steer system- and device-level architectural and design decisions to ensure compliance with all parts of these specifications.* Support design integration activities like Clock Domain Crossing, Synthesis, and DFT as you resolve timing closure, power, and logical issues.## Desired Skills* Coding, Scripting and automation skills: C, Verilog/VHDL, Unix/Linux shell programming, Perl/Python/Ruby, Makefile, Revision management.* Experience with industry standard CAD design tools in areas like synthesis, static timing analysis, formal verification, automatic test pattern generation, digital and analog simulation, static code analysis for RTL, mask layout* Lab skills and hands-on experience with test equipment.* Experience with Agile methodologies and modern development practices## Education & Experience* BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering* 12+ years of relevant experience**Travel Time:**0% - 25%**Physical Attributes:**Electrical Hazards, Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others**Physical Requirements:**Monday - Friday 8 hours/day, 100% inside, 90% sitting, 10% standing. The use of basic office equipment including standard computer & testing equipment. Lifting 15 lbs, pushing/pulling 30 lbs.**Pay Range:**We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $232,000.\*\*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.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 .**To all recruitment agencies**: *Microchip Technology Inc. **does not** accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.*At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.