Technical Staff Engineer - Design (FPGA Fabric)

Microchip; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Retirement savings plans

ESPP program with 2 year look back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Staff Engineer - Design (FPGA Fabric) to lead FPGA fabric design and optimization for low-power, secure FPGA-based products.

You will work with architecture, hardware, and software teams to deliver cutting-edge FPGA solutions and contribute to advanced technology development. The role requires extensive FPGA fabric experience, Verilog/VHDL proficiency, and strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on performance, power, and area

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of industrial experience in hardware/FPGA design.
• Experience in full custom mixed signal design and/or layout on advanced nodes (FinFET).
• Experience with Verilog/VHDL and HDL design.
• Experience with Perl/Python scripting, and C/C++ programming.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA fabric architecture including interconnect, routing, logic elements, memory blocks, clocking.
• Analyze and optimize FPGA fabric for performance, power, area.
• Collaborate with system architects for seamless integration with processors and peripherals.
• Stay updated on FPGA industry standards and best practices.
• Prepare detailed design docs and test plans.
• Work with hardware, software, and systems teams to align fabric design with product requirements.
• Contribute to research and innovation in FPGA fabric technology.

Skills

Verilog

VHDL

C/C++

Perl/Python

Parasitic extraction

DSM analysis

EM/IR analysis

Digital design

Education

Electrical/Computer Eng degree

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

C/C++

Job description

Technical Staff Engineer - Design (FPGA Fabric)

• Full-time

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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.

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Job Description

This position is for the FPGA Business Unit which designs and develops low power, mixed signal, and system critical FPGA products as part of a comprehensive offering of secure system and power management solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FPGA Fabric Engineer to join our team. As a member of Microchip’s engineering community within the FPGA BU, you will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of the FPGA fabric, which is a key component of our FPGA-based products. You will collaborate closely with our architecture, hardware design, and technology development teams to deliver cutting-edge FPGA solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced FPGA technologies and shape the future of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA fabric architecture, including interconnect, routing, logic elements, memory blocks, clocking, and other key components
• Analyze and optimize FPGA fabric architecture for performance, power consumption, area utilization, and other relevant metrics
• Collaborate with system architects to ensure seamless integration of FPGA fabric with other system components, such as processors, interfaces, and peripherals
• Remain informed on industry standards and best practices related to FPGA fabric and incorporate them into the design process
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware designers, software engineers, and system architects, to align the FPGA fabric design with overall product requirements
• Stay current on latest advancements in FPGA technologies and contribute to ongoing research and innovation efforts within the company

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of industrial experience
• Required experience in full custom mixed signal design and/or layout experience on advanced process nodes (preferably FinFET)
• Experience in non-FPGA technology areas would be acceptable, for example memory cell design, stdcell library element design & implementation, analog circuit custom design, IO custom design
• Experience in parasitic extraction & analysis, simulation, DSM design analysis, EM/IR analysis
• Experience in hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL
• Experience with Perl/Python Scripting, C/C++ programming will be advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize performance, power, and area utilization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Passion for exploring new technologies and applying innovative solutions to FPGA fabric design challenges
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities in a dynamic work environment

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

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:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in California, is $88,000 - $232,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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.