Microchip Technology Inc.
Engineer II - Validation
Microchip Technology Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Job Title
Engineer II – Validation
Company Microchip Technology Inc.
Job Description The FPGA Business Unit (formerly Actel) is one of the largest and most profitable business units inside Microchip. The Engineer II – Validation will be responsible for the validation of new and existing silicon products and projects, in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
Responsibilities
Use FPGAs to create systems level designs and bring up / debug use models in the lab.
Design architecture definition and create FPGA designs utilizing all hardware features and IP cores targeted to existing and future Microchip products.
Develop high level system and product level validation plans for new and existing silicon products and projects, execute per plan.
Support regression and re‑use, learn new system designs and validation methodologies.
Collaborate with cross‑functional managers/teams to identify and resolve inter‑dependencies.
Write high quality code in Verilog, VHDL and C code, maintain existing code.
Be an effective contributor in a cross‑functional team‑oriented environment.
Define and improve processes followed in the department; follow quality metrics and assess per project.
Must be willing to take late night or early morning calls to interface with engineers working in India Standard Time zone, when and if required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 0 to 2 years of experience.
Knowledge of FPGA architectures.
Design with RTL coding in Verilog or VHDL is a must.
Experience using Simulation (ModelSim) and Synthesis (Synplicity) tools.
Technical background in FPGA prototype emulation, and debug.
Technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug.
Demonstrate board level debug capabilities in lab environment.
Good knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCI and USB.
Strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to travel 0-2 times annually if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
C, C++ or object‑oriented programming skills is desirable.
Python scripting & familiarity in using LLM for design / test / automation.
Knowledge of Linux is desirable.
Knowledge of U‑Boot is desirable.
Knowledge and experience in embedded firmware development and debug is desirable.
Knowledge of RISC‑V architecture and Instruction Set is desirable.
Knowledge of PERL/TCL scripting is desirable.
Knowledge of JTAG, SVF and 1532 standards and STAPL programming is desirable.
Pay Range Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonus payments. Total compensation package among the best in the industry. Base salary range: $68,640 – $128,000 (California, location‑based).
EEO Statement Microchip Technology Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Company Microchip Technology Inc.
Job Description The FPGA Business Unit (formerly Actel) is one of the largest and most profitable business units inside Microchip. The Engineer II – Validation will be responsible for the validation of new and existing silicon products and projects, in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
Responsibilities
Use FPGAs to create systems level designs and bring up / debug use models in the lab.
Design architecture definition and create FPGA designs utilizing all hardware features and IP cores targeted to existing and future Microchip products.
Develop high level system and product level validation plans for new and existing silicon products and projects, execute per plan.
Support regression and re‑use, learn new system designs and validation methodologies.
Collaborate with cross‑functional managers/teams to identify and resolve inter‑dependencies.
Write high quality code in Verilog, VHDL and C code, maintain existing code.
Be an effective contributor in a cross‑functional team‑oriented environment.
Define and improve processes followed in the department; follow quality metrics and assess per project.
Must be willing to take late night or early morning calls to interface with engineers working in India Standard Time zone, when and if required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 0 to 2 years of experience.
Knowledge of FPGA architectures.
Design with RTL coding in Verilog or VHDL is a must.
Experience using Simulation (ModelSim) and Synthesis (Synplicity) tools.
Technical background in FPGA prototype emulation, and debug.
Technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug.
Demonstrate board level debug capabilities in lab environment.
Good knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCI and USB.
Strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to travel 0-2 times annually if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
C, C++ or object‑oriented programming skills is desirable.
Python scripting & familiarity in using LLM for design / test / automation.
Knowledge of Linux is desirable.
Knowledge of U‑Boot is desirable.
Knowledge and experience in embedded firmware development and debug is desirable.
Knowledge of RISC‑V architecture and Instruction Set is desirable.
Knowledge of PERL/TCL scripting is desirable.
Knowledge of JTAG, SVF and 1532 standards and STAPL programming is desirable.
Pay Range Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonus payments. Total compensation package among the best in the industry. Base salary range: $68,640 – $128,000 (California, location‑based).
EEO Statement Microchip Technology Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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