Technical Staff Engineer-Design

Location: CA - San Jose - Holger

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

The position is responsible for the design, development, and integration of analog circuit blocks for Flash-IP and/or memBrain IP, which uses an analog compute-in-memory (CIM) approach based on SuperFlash technology to handle vector matrix multiplication for neural networks, enabling ultra-low-power AI inference at the edge and in data centers. Key duties include simulating and validating analog circuit blocks and Flash-IP macros to ensure all technical deliverables meet performance, quality, and reliability. The role requires close coordination with engineers from design, technology, process, and testing departments to facilitate effective collaboration and project delivery. Additionally, the position involves interfacing with marketing teams and customers to support the development of embedded flash memory macros and address specific requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BSEE with 10 years+ of experience in analog design

• Experience in leading analog design aspects of product development, driving architecture definition, circuit implementation, and validation

• Experience in data conversion circuits (DAC, ADC) preferred

• Experience in communication circuits preferred ( PLL, DLL, LVDS, HS interfaces, etc.) preferred

• Experience in regulation circuits (LDO, digital LDO) and references (bandgap, bias, etc.) preferred

• Experience in non-volatile memory design (HV circuits, charge pump generation and regulation, references, sensing, read circuits, etc)

• Experience in silicon validation, debug, and testing

• Experience in CAD tools ( HSPICE/FINESIM, Verilog, Cadence Design Entry, LPE, EMIR, etc) ) for design flow

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Tcl, etc.) and AI Tool adoption a plus

• Knowledge in Semiconductor device physics preferred

• Neural network (e. g, MLP, CNN, Transformer, LMM ) knowledge with PTQ and/or HAT for HW implementation preferred

• Creative thinker capable of finding solutions to solve complex problems

• Team player able to work in a cross-functional team environment

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000-$232,000.*

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