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Job Description:
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions that are incorporated in a broad range of products.
Microchip Technology Inc. has a Technical Staff Engineer – FPGA Fabric Design opening based in San Jose, California. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of the FPGA Fabric in advanced and low power FPGA devices. In this role, you will be working within a team of other circuit design engineers and collaborating with architecture, ASIC, firmware, verification, and test teams to help deliver industry-leading FPGA products.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop FPGA Fabric architecture, including interconnect, routing muxes, 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 design processes
Creation and verification of circuit schematics and functional Verilog models
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, test plans, and participate in formal reviews of other block specifications
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
Engage in design and verification of other circuit blocks outside of FPGA Fabric
Support verification and timing characterization teams
Drive and participate in silicon validation of FPGA Fabric blocks for functionality and performance
Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
12 years of experience in custom FPGA Fabric design and/or memory circuit design
High degree of SPICE simulation proficiency
Adept at leveraging full custom and mixed signal design EDA tool set for parasitic extraction, simulations, and EM/IR analysis
Demonstrated competency in scripting, managing simulation queues, data capture and analysis
Proficient in simulating and analyzing yield impact, reliability, and power
Ability to support layout, verification, timing characterization, and software model developers
Ability to develop and test Verilog simulation model and compare back to SPICE based model
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and documentation skills
Self-motivated and proactive team player
Attention to detail and ability to drive tasks to completion independently in timely manner
Preferred Qualifications:
Master s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
Experience in analog and full custom design
Experience in FPGA or ASIC development
Experience in functional verification and timing characterization
Experience in low power design including dual rail, array biasing, dynamic low power mode switching (sleep, power gating, column array muxing)
Experience in OCV timing and yield variation analyses using Solido and Monte Carlo
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
10% sitting, 10% walking, 80% sitting, 100% in doors; Usual business hours
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 the US, is $91,000 - $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.
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