Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? 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.

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. we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. Microchip’s Communications Business Unit (CBU) develops high-performance networking, connectivity, and edge compute semiconductor solutions that power communications infrastructure, data centers, automotive systems, aerospace and defense platforms, and industrial applications.

The CBU Product Development team is engaged through the full device R&D; cycle from concept, design and implementation stages. Once a prototype is available, we support embedded software development and system validation lab testing through to mass-market production release. We are an experienced chip team working with the latest semiconductor development tools and methodologies in advanced process technologies to develop state-of-the-art network devices.





As a Senior Manager in the CBU Product Development team you will be responsible for the technical leadership of communication semiconductor devices or subsystems. You will oversee the design and implementation of digital circuits at the block or top level of a device. You will collaborate with Project Management, Marketing and Application Engineers, Chip Architects, Subsystem Leads and Verification Teams to deliver complex designs in a friendly, challenging and professional environment.

As an engineering manager, you will have leadership responsibilities that may include direct reports and/or contractors. You will a have the prospect to enhance and grow CBU’s technical capabilities through mentorship, coaching and recruitment. The role of the Senior Manager depends on the experience, background and aspirations of the individual candidate.

We strive to match specific assignments to the skills of the available staff on a project-by-project basis, while providing opportunities for growth and to allow individuals to explore new challenges. Technical leadership of a large, multi-site team of engineers to deliver highly integrated silicon solutions Drive successful project completion through architects, domain experts and empowered team leaders Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver on project goals Manage and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.



Expand knowledge across the team in domains of Technical Expertise in Technologies, Flows or Standards Collaborate with Software, Validation and Production Engineers to deliver production-worthy devices that integrate into a wider system Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering ~Strong coaching and mentoring skills ~ Experience in designing, synthesizing or verifying Verilog or VHDL based designs for silicon, on FPGA or other platforms ~ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English ~ Experience designing System-on-a-Chip (SOC) devices (an asset) ~ Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, OTN, ASA and others (an asset) ~ Experience with Synopsys or Cadence tool flows for synthesis, verification or STA (an asset) ~ Experience with 28nm and smaller silicon process technologies (an asset) Travel Time 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. If you would like to contact us about our website or need help completing the application process, please email us at [email protected]. In accordance with applicable laws (including human rights and accessibility legislation in Ontario), accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

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📌 Senior Manager-Design Engineering (Toronto)
🏢 Microchip Technology
📍 Toronto