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Microchip

Principal Engineer -Design

LocationCanada - Saskatoon
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentProduct Development
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have11
Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical/Electronics/VLSI Engineering
10 years of experience in synthesis, STA and Formal Verification with mainstream tools
Excellent analytical and debugging skills and the ability to proactively solve issues
Strong coding skills and scripting skills (TCL, Perl or Python)
Proven ability to thrive on, learn and adapt to new methodologies and technologies
Hands on experience in RTL Design, synthesis, low-power logic insertion using UPF/CPF and STA signoff of Macro’s and SoC Level
Good understanding of timing models, DFT, libs, hierarchical budgeting flows
Hands-on to deliver solutions to critical design and execution issues related to synthesis
Tapeout experience of 1 or more projects with 16nm or smaller silicon process technologies
Hands-on experience with synthesis tools like Cadence Genus OR Synopsys-DC/FC
Good verbal and written communication skills in English, strong interpersonal skills
Skills
Cadence Genus
Synopsys Design Compiler
Synopsys Fusion Compiler
TCL
Perl
Python
UPF
CPF
RTL Design
STA
Formal Verification
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:
Microchip’s Communications Business Unit (CBU) is a premier supplier of 100Gbps+ Optical Networking and Connectivity Solutions for Telecom and Hyperscale Data Center Networks. Our state-of-the-art devices power high-bandwidth, cloud-based applications including streaming services, social media platforms, and video conferencing worldwide.
The CBU Product Development team drives the full semiconductor R&D lifecycle—from initial concept, design, and implementation to embedded software integration, system validation lab testing, and mass-market production release. Working with the latest tools and methodologies in advanced process nodes, our experienced team delivers industry-leading network devices.
We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join the CBU Product Development team. In this role, you will lead the digital design, DFT, physical implementation, and static timing analysis (STA) of integrated circuits at both the block and top chip levels.
Working alongside our implementation team on advanced technology nodes, you will drive RTL-to-pre-layout netlist generation and own STA signoff across multiple macros, subsystems, and full-chip designs using industry-standard Cadence and Synopsys synthesis suites.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
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Responsible to develop macro constraints (Synthesis, STA & Layout), ram generations, flow configuration for High-speed complex macros and Subsystems.
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Responsible for STA sign off for all levels of design hierarchy for multiple modes and multiple corners (MMMC)
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Responsible to develop/understand flow and methodology for doing RTL Synthesis.
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Ability to pick up new flows, learn on the job and influence QOR is a must.
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Co-work with RTL and DFT engineers and interact with project teams to ensure the right constraints/deliverables are in place.
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Ensure the Quality of deliverables pre/post netlists (CLP, LEC, In-house tool checks)
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Close interactions with APR team to ensure that floorplanning/macro placements/quality of deliverables are in the right direction.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Qualification:
•
Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in: Computer Sciences, Electrical/Electronics/VLSI Engineering
•
10 years of experience in synthesis, STA and Formal Verification with mainstream tools.
•
Excellent analytical and debugging skills and the ability to proactively solve issues
•
Strong coding skills and scripting skills (TCL, Perl or Python).
•
Proven ability to thrive on, learn and adapt to new methodologies and technologies
•
Hands on experience in RTL Design, synthesis, low-power logic insertion using UPF/CPF and STA signoff of Macro’s and SoC Level.
•
Good understanding of timing models, DFT, libs, hierarchical budgeting flows.
•
Hands-on to deliver solutions to critical design and execution issues related to synthesis.
•
Tapeout experience of 1 or more projects with 16nm or smaller silicon process technologies
•
Hands-on experience with synthesis tools like Cadence Genus OR Synopsys-DC/FC.
•
Good verbal and written communication skills in English, strong interpersonal skills
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