Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Architect (SoC)

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 Wireless Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Architect to define the portfolio for 32-bit microcontroller-based Bluetooth, UWB, and Wi-Fi products. In this role, you will lead the architecture of next-generation wireless SoC solutions that balance high performance with low power consumption. You will provide technical leadership and work closely with marketing, applications, engineering teams, and external customers to gather requirements and develop peripheral and SoC architecture specifications. Success in this role requires strong cross functional collaboration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Define the architecture of complex Bluetooth, UWB, and Wi-Fi SoC solutions, including core selection, memory subsystems, power management, security, and test features. Own peripheral architecture, including programming models, interfaces, feature sets, and detailed operational behaviour. Conduct feasibility studies and architectural trade-off analyses to define products that meet target market cost and feature requirements. Drive product innovation through creative thinking and differentiated solutions that strengthen market competitiveness. Present product vision, features, specifications, and cost considerations to leadership teams and customers to gain alignment and support. Define architectures and features that support functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO 21434, including TARA analysis).