Principal Engineer – Architecture

Microchip Technology Inc.

Define next-generation networking and connectivity solutions with focus on Ethernet, USB, and PCI Express at a global semiconductor company. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop architecture specifications.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define architecture concepts for new silicon and system products based on customer requirements and use cases.
Collaborate closely with product marketing and end customers to shape product requirements.
Develop architecture specifications in cooperation with silicon and software architects.
Design functional safety and cybersecurity concepts for new products and perform related analyses with subject matter experts.
Coordinate global cross-functional teams throughout the full product development lifecycle.
Define approved vendor lists for companion chipsets used in product validation.
Develop reference designs and promote new companion silicon solutions in collaboration with other business units.
Establish and maintain technical partnerships with other semiconductor vendors.
Support pre-production customer engagements and collaborative technical development activities.
Develop and deliver technical training (webinars, workshops) for customers, sales teams, and field application engineers.
Create technical documentation such as application notes, datasheets, safety manuals, and reference designs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality engineering documentation.
Experience in silicon or system architecture, applications engineering, or systems engineering roles.
Experience in at least two of the following areas: Digital IC design, Mixed-signal and analog IC design, Hardware design, Firmware/software development.
Preferred Experience: Specification and requirements development for embedded systems, Debugging across physical to application layers for interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, PCI Express, etc., Embedded programming experience (e.g., C/C++, Rust), Installation and debugging of drivers and software packages, Scripting and prototyping experience, Hands-on experience with lab equipment, Experience developing and delivering technical training, Direct customer-facing experience, Knowledge of functional safety standards, Experience with PCB CAD tools, Familiarity with quality management processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar global organization.
Commitment to employee development.
Values-based decision making.
Aggregate System recognized for diversity and workplace excellence.
Opportunities for career growth through Leadership Passage Programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Silicon ArchitectureSystem ArchitectureDigital IC DesignMixed-Signal IC DesignFirmware DevelopmentHardware DesignSpecification DevelopmentDebugging Interfaces (Ethernet, USB, PCI Express)Technical Training DeliveryPCB CAD Tools

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationCollaboration