Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Microchip Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative network synchronization solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in embedded software development and deep expertise in C/C++ and Python. This role offers a competitive compensation package and significant opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health benefits starting day one

Retirement savings plans

Quarterly bonus payments

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in embedded software development in networking.
• Strong knowledge of real-time operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of embedded software.
• Define software architecture and contribute to technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Low-level embedded software expertise

Excellent analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Agile software practices

Linux

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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

Microchip is a global leader in innovative network synchronization solutions, powering the backbone of next-generation communications and infrastructure. Our Ottawa-based team is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in synchronization technology, and we are seeking a highly experienced Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join us. This is a unique opportunity for a technical leader who aspires to grow into a future management role within our network synchronization software team.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded software for network synchronization products, including hardware drivers, protocol stacks (e.g., IEEE-1588 PTP), and advanced timing algorithms.
• Architecture & Strategy: Define software architecture and contribute to the technical roadmap for network synchronization solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, system, and application teams to define requirements and deliver integrated, high-performance synchronization solutions.
• Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution of critical issues.
• Process Improvement: Champion best practices in network synchronization software development, code quality, tools, and process optimization.
• Documentation: Ensure thorough documentation of designs, code, and development processes.
• Agile Participation: Play an active role in the full Agile software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Leadership Development: Prepare for future management responsibilities by developing leadership skills and understanding team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, preferably in networking or telecommunications.
• Deep expertise in C/C++ and Python programming.
• Strong knowledge of low-level embedded software, real-time operating systems, and HW/SW interactions.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring within engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills; comfortable with lab equipment and troubleshooting hardware/software integration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of network synchronization protocols (e.g., IEEE 1588 PTP), PLL design, and timing algorithms.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning principles.
• Experience with Agile software development practices, Linux, Atlassian tools, static/dynamic analysis and security scanning tools.
• Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Prior experience in a technical lead or team lead role.

Travel

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

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 IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at MicrochipThe annual base salary range for this position is 107,000 - 226,000.*

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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