Principal Engineer - Design

Senior Ethernet PHY Designer

At Microchip NCS group, we are at the forefront of high-speed connectivity solutions, powering the next generation of automotive, industrial, and enterprise networks. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. We are seeking a Senior Ethernet PHY Designer to join our world-class team and drive the development of cutting-edge multi-gig T1 PHY products.

As a Senior Ethernet PHY Designer, you will play a key role in the architecture, design, and verification of high-performance multi-gigabit T1 Ethernet PHYs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, low-power, and high-speed solutions that meet stringent industry standards. This is an opportunity to shape the future of automotive and industrial Ethernet connectivity.

The role will include working in the areas of RTL design, design verification, synthesis, STA, and Test using an industry leading ASIC design flow. Candidate will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior engineers to grow the team's capability. This position requires a proactive and motivated candidate with a proven record of success in a cross-functional and cross-site team environment.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering multi-gigabit PHYs, with a preference for T1 or automotive Ethernet applications
• Solid understanding of DSP elements, including DFE, FFE, echo cancellers, PGA, and related components
• Expertise in RTL coding using Verilog and SystemVerilog
• Proficient in chip-level design and integration activities, such as linting, CDC analysis, and power analysis
• Experience with IP and chip-level synthesis at 16nm and below
• Proficient in static timing analysis and achieving timing closure on complex SoCs
• Hands-on experience with the C programming language
• Proficiency in common UNIX scripting languages, including Perl, Python, and csh
• Strong debugging skills in both functional and gate-level simulations
• Familiarity with revision control tools such as CVS, Perforce, and DesignSync, including tagging and release methodologies
• Experience working with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and VNAs
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with automotive and industrial Ethernet standards (e.g., 802.3bp, 802.3ch, 802.3cg) is highly desirable

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Verification Methodologies such as UVM/VMM
• Knowledge of Programming Languages such as C++ or System C
• Experience with Emulation/FPGA Prototyping for pre-silicon validation
• Knowledge and exposure to complete SOC RTL to GDS to silicon release flow is desired

Required Education:

• MS+ 7 years of experience or BS + 10 years of experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer of disabled/veterans/minorities/women.