Microchip Technology

Design Engineer - Validation

Microchip Technology$76K — $114K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience, with consideration for new graduates with suitable experience.
  • Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex hardware and software issues.
  • Proven ability to develop functional validation plans and create supporting software.
  • Experience in IC and SoC validation within a lab environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute silicon and system validation plans.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues in post-silicon environments.
  • Build and enhance validation tools and test automation scripts.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers and foster team collaboration.
  • Lead complex test execution and conduct investigations, both on-site and remotely.
  • Identify, report, and collaborate with teams to debug critical issues.

Benefits

  • Health benefits starting from day one.
  • Competitive retirement savings plans.
  • Quarterly bonus payments and restricted stock units provided.
  • Inclusive industry-leading employee stock purchase program with a 6-month lookback feature.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an Engineer to develop tests, validate, and debug new PCI Express (PCIe) switches and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) controllers, as well as support validation for existing devices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive silicon and system validation plans to ensure compliance with functional specifications.

  • Diagnose and resolving complex hardware and software issues in post-silicon environments.

  • Build and enhance validation tools and test automation scripts.

  • Guide and mentor junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and fostering a collaborative team environment.

  • Leading complex test execution and conducting investigations in a lab environment on-site and remotely.

  • Finding and reporting bugs. Working with cross-expertise teams and leading efforts to isolate, investigate and solve them.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 

  • 2+ years of relevant experience. New graduates who have appropriate experience may be considered. Applicants with significantly more experience may be considered for a senior position.

Required Skills

  • Knowledge of software engineering principles

  • Proficiency in programming scripting (e.g., Python, C, or similar).

  • Deep understanding of digital systems and computer architecture.

  • Ability to develop and execute functional validation plans, including creating supporting software.

  • Experience in IC and SoC validation.

  • Experience debugging & working with prototype ICs, boards and HW infrastructure.

  • Experience working in a lab environment and knowledge of relevant test equipment and protocol analyzers

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams and present technical insights

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of PCIe/CXL system architecture and/or NVMe storage interfaces.

  • Knowledge of I2C/I3C/SMBus interfaces

  • Familiarity with lab equipment, such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.

  • Experience in high-speed digital design and board-level development.

  • Experience testing and debugging high-speed SERDES.

  • Knowledge of FPGA design tools and VHDL/Verilog coding.

  • Experience in assembling computer systems and various operating systems including Linux & Windows.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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 IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

The annual base salary range for this position is $76,000-$114,000.*

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

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company was founded in 1989 and has been providing microcontroller and analog semiconductors for over 30 years. Microchip Technology operates in over 100 locations in 70 countries and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. The company's products include microcontrollers, memory, and other analog and mixed-signal products. Microchip Technology's mission is to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Learn more about Microchip Technology
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$333.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
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