Technical Staff Digital Design Engineer

Job Description

The Networking and Connectivity Solutions (NCS) BU of Microchip is building a highly skilled R&D group in Cork focusing on Analog, Digital and Communication system design areas. NCS has a broad portfolio of networking products including Ethernet, Single Pari Ethernet, PCIe, USB and PoE, and develops networking ICs and software for a range of applications from 10Mbps to 12.5Gbps targeting automotive and industrial markets. The NCS team in Cork is seeking Senior Ethernet PHY designers to drive the development of cutting edge multi gig T1 PHY products. The role will involve RTL design, design verification, synthesis, STA and test using an industry leading ASIC design flow, and will include training and mentoring junior engineers to grow the team's capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture and development of digital blocks in digital ASIC products.
• Develop RTL code for the digital blocks in serial communication PHY layers.
• Perform functional verification and bit matching with the system model.
• Pre silicon FPGA design emulation.
• Collaborate with system architects, analog/mixed signal designers, and verification teams.
• Interface with validation, firmware, and PTE teams to support silicon bring up activities.
• Lead design reviews, document specifications, and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in digital ASIC design.
• Proficiency in RTL coding with Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL.
• Strong knowledge of high speed, asynchronous and low power circuit design.
• Expertise in digital IC development flow.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Familiarity with functional verification using Verilog/System Verilog.
• Experience with automotive and industrial Ethernet standards (e.g., 802.3bp, 802.3ch, 802.3cg) is highly desirable.
• Experience in mixed signal designs is a plus.
• Knowledge of DSP algorithms and communication systems is a plus.

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