About this role
Senior Engineer I - Applications
Job Description: Application Engineer shall be a member of the Applications team in Microchip’s Security and Computing Group responsible for collaborative development and improvement of embedded firmware for Secure Computing products. Assist in onboarding customers with secure Platform Root Of Trust devices by providing technical expertise and guidance. Experience in system understanding, hardware integration testing, system integration and troubleshooting. Handle customer clarifications, deliver technical demos, and present solutions effectively to prospective and existing customers. Manage and resolve customer issues through Salesforce ticketing system while ensuring timely communication and support. Contribute to internal development efforts related to secure Platform Root Of Trust devices. Testing embedded firmware for Secure computing products. Work with multi-site cross-functional teams. Develop customer application notes to support product adoption.
Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5 to 7.5 years of experience in firmware development and testing for embedded systems, microprocessors, and microcontrollers. The candidate should be very strong in C programming in an embedded environment. Experience in writing scripts in Python. Experience in basic crypto and security algorithms is preferable. Experience with ARM Architecture, Linux and command line build tools (preferred). Experience in Chromium EC firmware / Zephyr Project experience is preferable. This position is for an individual with hands-on experience and is an individual contributor role. Experience in deployment, verification, and validation of embedded software products. Familiarity with cross-platform development and debugging tools. Good to have hands-on work experience with FreeRTOS or Zephyr RTOS. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, self-motivated, team player, capable of multitasking. Professional communication skills are a definite must for this position. Experience using embedded debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, debuggers and protocol analyzers. Experience in deployment and testing of embedded software products. Experience in verification and validation of embedded software products. Familiarity with cross-platform development and debugging tools. Familiarity with command line build tools. Knowledge/experience in I2C, SPI or other networking and real-time content streaming protocols. Very good team player and good at communication within and outside of the organization. Knowledge/experience in MPLAB/KIEL IDE and tool chains is a plus. Experience in security, Azure platform and IoT platform is preferable. Candidates educated at reputed institutes with good academic records are preferred.
Travel Time: 0% - 25%
Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
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Requirements
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80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside
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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
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The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
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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.
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For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
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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.