Microchip Technology Silicon / Chip Design Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Microchip Technology.
Microchip Technology
Physical Design Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
The interview process involved two technical rounds, each about an hour long. They asked technical questions about things like CMOS, Floorplan, and Synthesis. They also asked about the project I worked on, digging into details and any errors I encountered.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain the ASIC Design Flow?
- Tell me about the project you did, in depth.
- What were the errors faced during the project?
Microchip Technology
RTL Design Engineer
Senior Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
System Design Behavioral Behavioral
I had three interviews. The first was with my direct manager, focusing on system design. Then I met with upper management, and they asked about my past experiences. Lastly, I interviewed with HR. I got the offer call after that.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you discuss general system design concepts?
- What are your thoughts on general CDC?
- Tell me about your past experiences.
Microchip Technology
Physical Design Engineer Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Technical Technical
The first stage was an online test on Hackerearth, featuring around 60 questions across Digital, VLSI, and Aptitude, mostly focusing on basic electronics, and lasting 75 minutes. The second stage was a 20-minute technical interview where the interviewer asked about 20-25 questions on fundamental Digital Electronics and VLSI concepts, with a particular emphasis on setup and hold time. The final stage was a one-hour technical interview with a two-person panel, one specializing in Analog Electronics and the other in Digital and VLSI, covering basic concepts across various topics.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you define setup and hold time?
- What are the different operation regions?
- Walk me through the VLSI design flow.
Microchip Technology Silicon / Chip Design Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Microchip Technology interview reports.
“What is the formula for power dissipation in a resistor?”
Read reports →“Is it possible to use a NOT gate as an amplifier?”
Read reports →“Consider a 2-input AND gate where both inputs receive a PWM signal with a 10ms period. However, input B has a 1ms delay due to an inverter. What would the output waveform look like?”
Read reports →“Would the resulting waveform be suitable for use with a flip-flop?”
Read reports →“Could you please provide the Verilog code for a synchronous up counter?”
Read report →“Can you tell me how to find a specific word within a file using basic Linux commands?”
Read report →“Can you draw out the schematic for basic gates using both PMOS and MOST transistors?”
Read report →“Can you write VHDL for a D Flip Flop?”
Read report →“What's the difference between a latch and a flip flop, and where is a latch utilized?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 27 Microchip Technology interview reports.