Senior Technical Staff Engineer – SoC Design at Microchip Technology Inc.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SoC Architecture, Microcontroller Design, RTL Design, Verification, DFT, Physical Design, Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis, Power Analysis, Python, UVM, SystemVerilog, Bus Fabrics, Functional Safety, IP Integration, Technical Leadership

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-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. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Join Microchip’s Microcontroller (MCU) Product Development Group and help shape our next generation of scalable, high‑performance MCUs. Our portfolio spans a wide range of applications - Automotive, Connectivity & Communication, Motor Control, Functional Safety, Security, Touch, and General‑Purpose - giving you the opportunity to work across diverse and impactful technologies. You’ll be part of our Cambridge Design Centre, contributing to SoC development from initial concept through to volume production. This is a senior technical leadership role where you will influence architecture, drive execution, and guide engineering teams across the full SoC lifecycle. What You’ll Do As a Senior Technical Staff Engineer, you will take a leading role in defining, planning, and delivering complex SoC projects: Technical Leadership & Architecture Collaborate with architects during the concept phase Develop detailed microarchitecture specifications Create and manage project plans and technical execution strategies Lead SoC design activities from concept to production SoC & IP Design Design, integrate, and verify IP blocks Perform design checks, synthesis, static timing analysis, and power analysis Contribute to SoC‑level design and verification Work closely with DFT, implementation, and physical design teams Engineering Excellence Drive continuous improvement across the SoC development cycle Communicate progress, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders Mentor engineers and foster strong cross‑team collaboration Requirements/Qualifications: You will apply deep expertise across SoC development, including: Technical Skills SoC microcontroller architecture and design Bus fabrics and protocols: APB, AHB, AXI Low‑power design techniques IP development and integration Functional Safety principles Packaging technologies Standard peripherals and communication protocols: USB, I3C, UART, etc. RTL design, verification, DFT, and physical design Strong experience with synthesis and timing analysis Verification experience at IP and SoC levels (UVM, SystemVerilog) Scripting skills (Python) Experience & Qualifications Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) 15+ years of experience in digital or mixed‑signal SoC design Proven ability to lead teams and drive complex projects to completion Clear communicator, proactive, organised, and collaborative We recognise that the ideal candidate may not meet every requirement on day one. 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Responsibilities

You will lead the definition, planning, and execution of complex SoC projects from initial concept through to volume production. This involves collaborating with architects, managing design activities, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure technical excellence.