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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer I – Digital Design to join our Ottawa-based team. In this role, you will collaborate with system architecture, analog, firmware / software, and validation teams to design and deliver next‑generation, state‑of‑the‑art timing products. You will play a key role in developing innovative solutions for digital and mixed‑signal systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and verify digital circuits, including RTL coding, simulation, linting, Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), synthesis, Design for Test (DFT), and Static Timing Analysis (STA)
- Perform system‑level modeling and simulation of digital and mixed‑signal circuits with embedded firmware
- Develop comprehensive design documentation and actively participate in design and code reviews
- Support FPGA prototyping, silicon validation, and new silicon bring‑up activities
- Conduct silicon testing and block‑level validation in laboratory environments
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer EngineeringMinimum of 2 years of experience in digital design or a related fieldStrong hands‑on experience in RTL design, synthesis, and verification using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog, as well as Static Timing Analysis (STA)Working knowledge of Design for Test (DFT) and layout Automatic Place and Route (APR)Experience with FPGA and SoC design, as well as C programmingFamiliarity with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and signal / spectrum analyzersProficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications
Background in fixed‑point arithmetic and digital signal processing (DSP)Knowledge of low‑power design and verification techniquesUnderstanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architecturesFamiliarity with timing product specifications and architectures (e.g., clock generators, PLLs)Travel
0% – 25%
Pay Range
The annual base salary range for this position is $86,000 – $186,000. Salary depends on location, skills, and experience.
Benefits include competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonuses, health benefits beginning day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry‑leading IESPP program with a six‑month look‑back feature. For more details, see the benefits page.
Accommodation Requests
If you would like assistance with accessibility accommodations during the application process, please email CanadaHR@Microchip.com with your accommodation needs. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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