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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 Data Center Solutions Business Unit (DCS) offers industry leading performance, reliability, and security for PCIe Switches, and NVME Controllers. As a Associate Fellow, Design Engineering you will provide leadership in the highly successful PCIe Switch product line. These complex 800M gate+ integrated silicon devices enable top tier data centers in next gen storage, artificial intelligence and automotive market segments.
As a Associate Fellow, Design Engineering, your job will entail the following:
- Oversite of complex digital integrated circuits at the block, subsystem or device level, which are coded in Verilog, System Verilog
- Translate complex architectural requirements into microarchitecture that is realizable in targeted technology node
- Lead and mentor 3-4 fellow design engineers; scope and schedule deliverables
- Define subsystem/block feature sets, describe design and implementation details into engineering documents and registers documents
- Communicate regularly with the design and verification team in multiple locations to resolve issues, communicate status and solve technical problems
- Communicate with architects to justify design implementation decisions and associated trade-offs
- Support emulation, ASIC lab validation including lab debug and providing logic modifications and workarounds
- Become versed in applicable storage and computer interface protocol standards
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 15+ years related experience
- RTL Design - Experience in RTL design using System Verilog, Verilog is required.
- Experience and understanding of complex ASIC design flows, including block and chip level simulation and debug, logic synthesis, static timing analysis, layout and revision control
- Scripting and programming skills using csh, bash, perl, python, tcl, etc.
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills and the ability to proactively solve issues
- Experience with integration of 3rd party IP.
- Experience with integration of high-speed, mixed signal IP
- Working knowledge of design and verification tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Incisive, waveform viewers, and other similar tools.
- Protocol knowledge and experience in PCI-Express will be an asset
- Knowledge of AHB/AXI bus protocols is desired.
- Excellent knowledge in logic synthesis and static timing analysis.
- Worked with physical design teams for layout implementation.
- Familiar with low power methodology and flows.
- Capable of debugging EDA tool issues or design related issues.
- Working knowledge of DFT.
- Experience with Formal Verification a plus.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent teamwork and time management skills, self-direction, the ability to work under pressure and the desire to excel in a competitive environment
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Hearing, Other, 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 $150,000 - $260,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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 Data Center Solutions Business Unit (DCS) offers industry leading performance, reliability, and security for PCIe Switches, and NVME Controllers. As a Associate Fellow, Design Engineering you will provide leadership in the highly successful PCIe Switch product line. These complex 800M gate+ integrated silicon devices enable top tier data centers in next gen storage, artificial intelligence and automotive market segments.
As a Associate Fellow, Design Engineering, your job will entail the following:
- Oversite of complex digital integrated circuits at the block, subsystem or device level, which are coded in Verilog, System Verilog
- Translate complex architectural requirements into microarchitecture that is realizable in targeted technology node
- Lead and mentor 3-4 fellow design engineers; scope and schedule deliverables
- Define subsystem/block feature sets, describe design and implementation details into engineering documents and registers documents
- Communicate regularly with the design and verification team in multiple locations to resolve issues, communicate status and solve technical problems
- Communicate with architects to justify design implementation decisions and associated trade-offs
- Support emulation, ASIC lab validation including lab debug and providing logic modifications and workarounds
- Become versed in applicable storage and computer interface protocol standards
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 15+ years related experience
- RTL Design - Experience in RTL design using System Verilog, Verilog is required.
- Experience and understanding of complex ASIC design flows, including block and chip level simulation and debug, logic synthesis, static timing analysis, layout and revision control
- Scripting and programming skills using csh, bash, perl, python, tcl, etc.
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills and the ability to proactively solve issues
- Experience with integration of 3rd party IP.
- Experience with integration of high-speed, mixed signal IP
- Working knowledge of design and verification tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Incisive, waveform viewers, and other similar tools.
- Protocol knowledge and experience in PCI-Express will be an asset
- Knowledge of AHB/AXI bus protocols is desired.
- Excellent knowledge in logic synthesis and static timing analysis.
- Worked with physical design teams for layout implementation.
- Familiar with low power methodology and flows.
- Capable of debugging EDA tool issues or design related issues.
- Working knowledge of DFT.
- Experience with Formal Verification a plus.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent teamwork and time management skills, self-direction, the ability to work under pressure and the desire to excel in a competitive environment
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Hearing, Other, 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 $150,000 - $260,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Which electronics companies in California sponsor the most visas?
Apple, Google, Meta, Intel, and Nvidia are California's top electronics visa sponsors, filing thousands of H-1B petitions annually. Smaller but active sponsors include Qualcomm in San Diego, AMD in Santa Clara, and Broadcom in San Jose. Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon also sponsor significant numbers for engineers with security clearance eligibility.
What visa types do California electronics companies typically use?
H-1B dominates for electronics roles in California, especially for hardware engineers, ASIC designers, and product managers. O-1 visas are common for senior architects at major tech companies. L-1 transfers are frequent given the global nature of electronics manufacturing. TN visas work well for Canadian and Mexican engineers, while E-3 serves Australian hardware specialists.
Which California cities have the most electronics sponsorship opportunities?
San Jose leads with the highest concentration of electronics sponsors, followed by Mountain View and Cupertino where Apple and Google are headquartered. San Diego offers strong opportunities in wireless and defense electronics. Los Angeles provides entertainment technology roles, while Irvine hosts major semiconductor operations. The Bay Area collectively accounts for roughly 70% of California's electronics visa sponsorships.
How to find electronics visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Browse electronics positions on Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors across California's tech hubs. Focus on companies with consistent H-1B filing history like the major Silicon Valley players. University career fairs at Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Caltech provide direct access to sponsoring employers. Many electronics companies recruit directly from these programs for entry-level hardware engineering roles.
Are there specific considerations for electronics visa sponsorship in California?
California's prevailing wages for electronics roles are among the nation's highest, making visa applications more competitive but also more likely to meet salary requirements. Many positions require security clearances that limit sponsorship to citizens initially. The state's strong university pipeline means fierce competition, but also means employers are accustomed to the visa process for top international talent.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electronics jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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