Senior Staff Engineer - Microcontroller Sub-System Design

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

QT Technologies Ireland Limited is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for their Microcontroller Sub-System IP team in Cork, Ireland. This role involves deep technical leadership in micro-architecture, RTL development, and post-silicon bring-up for embedded processing solutions across various business units. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of ASIC design experience and a strong understanding of processor/microcontroller systems.

Responsibilities

Driving micro-architecture for digital blocks and providing technical leadership.
Leading RTL development for multi-clock, high-frequency, low-power, and low-latency designs.
Leading root-cause analysis and resolution of complex design issues during development and supporting post-silicon bring-up.
Creating comprehensive design documentation and driving high-quality design and architecture reviews.
Optimizing for area, power, and performance while balancing product requirements and architectural goals.
Partnering with DFT, Implementation, Verification, Emulation, and Firmware teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of ASIC design experience, including ownership of complex subsystem or SoC design deliverables.
Proven experience designing and delivering complex digital logic blocks and subsystems in high-performance, low-power environments.
Knowledge of ISAs (Instruction Set Architectures) such as ARM THUMB or RISC-V.
Strong understanding of processor or microcontroller system design.
Deep experience with designs spanning multiple power domains and clock domains.
Proficiency in scripting or automation languages like Python or Perl.
Demonstrated ability to lead technically across teams and influence design methodology.
Familiarity with state-of-the-art industry-standard digital design tools.
Strong awareness of the challenges associated with lower node technologies.

Desired Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.
Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.