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Principal Engineer - Analog Design

@ Microchip - Canada

Toronto, ON · Ottawa, ON

$107k–$157k/yrFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Microchip Technology is hiring a principal analog design engineer for its Timing and Communication Group to design, simulate and validate analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The work covers critical IP blocks such as multi-GHz PLLs, high-speed digital circuits, MEMS drivers and high-speed I/O pads. The posting offers a total compensation package with a base salary of $107,000 to $157,000 and travel of 0% to 25%.

Pay:

$107,000–$157,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Design specific analog IP blocks with analog design leads and architects
  • Simulate analog circuits across process corners and operating conditions
  • Develop models of design blocks for mixed-signal simulations
  • Perform block-level silicon validation and system-level lab evaluation

Requirements summary:

  • Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of analog and mixed-signal circuit experience
  • Experience with ADCs, DACs, filters, PLLs, DLLs and high-speed I/Os
  • Scripting with SKILL, Python, Perl and Tcl
  • Strong knowledge of Cadence IC design tools and Verilog-A

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationMaster’s degree (required), Doctorate (required)
Fields of studyelectrical engineering
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity

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Job description

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 Timing and Communication Group (TCG) at Microchip has an open vacancy for principal analog design engineer.

The responsibility spans wide range of activities such as the design, simulation and validation of analog integrated circuits (ICs). The products are usually mixed signal SOC designs.
The Analog team develops the critical IP blocks used in the TCG timing products. These circuits include multi-GHz PLL circuits, high speed digital circuits, MEMS drivers and high-speed performance IO pads.

As an Analog Design Engineer and a member of the Analog IP team, you will:

• Work with analog design leads and architects to design specific analog IP blocks.
• Simulate analog circuits across process corners and operating conditions.
• Develop models of design blocks for inclusion in top-level mixed-signal simulations.
• Perform block-level validation of silicon process devices and system-level laboratory evaluation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience working on analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• High-speed and analog circuit design experience including the following: ADCs, DACs, Filters, PLLs, DLLs, and high-speed I/Os.
• Strong fundamentals in circuit theory, design, and layout
• Hands-on experience in scripting and automation using skill language, python, Perl and tcl
• Strong knowledge in Cadence IC design flow and tools
• Expertise in the system design of mixed signal circuits is preferred
• Strong knowledgeable in Verilog-A for analog behavioral modeling and simulation
• Good communication, teamwork skills and experience working with multi-site teams are desirable

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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 IESPP program with a 6-month 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 is $107,000 - $157,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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