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Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Validation (System Design)

Microchip Technology Inc. · San Jose, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$91k–$232k/yrFull-time

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.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • BSEE / BSCS or equivalent with 15+ years of experience
  • MSEE / MSCS preferred
  • Knowledge of FPGA architectures is a must
  • Possess an in-depth understanding of hardware architectures, system level IC design implementation, and knowledge of how to create end use scenarios
  • Strong technical background in FPGA prototype emulation, and debug
  • Strong technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug
  • Excellent Board level debug capabilities in lab environment: hands-on troubleshooting skills for digital logic and analog circuit on PCB’s using oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, protocol exercisers and analyzers, integrated logic analyzers (e.g. Synopsys Identify, Xilinx Chipscope, Altera Signalscope, Lattice Reveal)
  • Design with RTL coding in Verilog and VHDL is a must
  • Experience using Simulation (ModelSim) and Synthesis (Synplicity) tools
  • Good knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCI and USB
  • Familiarity with the bring up and on-board debug of 32Gbps SERDES
  • Hands-on systems level design and debug experience with following high-speed serial communications protocols (must: PHY, PCS and Data link layer of the OSI protocol stack; desirable: transaction and upper layers of the OSI protocol): Protocol Testing at UNH for various IEEE Clauses pertaining to Layer 1/2/3 of Gigabit EtherentPCIe Gen3/4/5
  • Experience with the Lab Equipment Spirent Test Center or equivalent Traffic Generators and CheckersPCIe Analyzer & PCIe Exerciser
  • Strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Able to travel 0-2 times annually if required
  • C, C++ or object-oriented programming skills is required
  • Knowledge and experience in embedded firmware development
  • Knowledge and experience in JTAG, SVF and 1532 standards and STAPL programming is desirable
  • Experience with Python/PERL/TCL scripting
  • Familiarity with any high speed SERDES controllers that make use of 32Gbps PCS, PMA : Ethernet 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 40, 50, 100, 200, 400 Gbps, including familiarity with (U)S(X)GMIIInterlaken (4.25 to 412.5 Gbps)OTN OTUx (2.66 to 131 Gbps), or SONET/SDH OC3/12/48/192(E,X,XGS,NG)-PON or 100G-EPONVideo interfaces SDI-SD/HD/3GHD and SDI (5.94, 11.88Gbps), Displayport (6.48 to 25.92Gbps), HDMI (3.96 to 42.66 Gbps)JESD204C (6.375 to 32 Gbps)
  • Design and debug experience for any of the below high-speed serial communications protocols is a plus, but not necessary: Hybrid Memory CubeCPRI Rate 1 to 10+Serial Rapid IO 4.1USB 3.0SATA I, II, IIIFiber ChannelCoaXpress

Essential Physical Functions And Working Conditions

  • 50 % work in front of computer
  • 50% work in the lab
  • Travel Time 0% - 25%
  • Physical Attributes: Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
  • Physical Requirements: 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking; 100% in doors; Usual business hours.

Pay Range

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.

Benefits

Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip

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