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Microchip

Technical Staff Digital Design Engineer

LocationIreland - Cork
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience12+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field
12+ years of experience in digital ASIC design
Experience in RTL coding with Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL
Strong knowledge in high speed, asynchronous and low power circuit design
Strong knowledge of digital IC development flow
Working with global team experience
Familiar with function verification with Verilog/System-Verilog
Nice to have3
Experience with automotive and industrial Ethernet standards (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
Skills
Verilog
System Verilog
VHDL
RTL
ASIC
FPGA
DSP
About the company
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
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.
NCS develops networking ICs and software for a broad range of applications ranging from 10 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps speed grades targeting automotive and industrial markets. NCS has been a leader in several new technologies over the last 20 years and has been providing long lasting products in the rigorous automotive market.
NCS has a global presence with teams in multiple locations. The NCS team in Cork is seeking Senior Ethernet PHY designers to join our world-class team and drive the development of cutting-edge multi-gig T1 PHY products.
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.
What’s attractive about this opportunity.
This position will expose you to the challenging world of embedded controller design in automotive information and serial communication systems. You will play a key role in the architecture, design, and verification of high-performance multi-gigabit T1 Ethernet PHYs.
Key job responsibilities/duties include:
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Architecture and development of digital blocks in digital ASIC products.
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Develop RTL code for the digital blocks in serial communication PHY layers.
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Perform functional verification and bit-matching with the system-model.
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Pre-Silicon FPGA design emulation.
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Collaborate with system architects, analog/mixed-signal designers, and verification teams.
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Interface with validation, firmware, and PTE teams to support silicon bring-up activities.
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Drive design reviews, documentation and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
Requirements/Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field.
•
12+ years of experience in digital ASIC design.
•
Experience in RTL coding with Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL.
•
Strong knowledge in high speed, asynchronous and low power circuit design.
•
Strong knowledge of digital IC development flow.
•
Working with global team experience.
•
Familiar with function verification with 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.
Travel Time:
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