Senior Embedded Firmware Developer

FHLB Des Moines; Herlev Kommune; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast, lunch, coffee & fruit

Pension

Healthcare

Stock options

Training programs

International travel opportunities

Friendly office culture

Job summary

Microchip Denmark is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Developer to join our experienced team in Herlev. You will work on the full software stack for Ethernet switches used in automotive applications, focusing on the application layer and local drivers.

You will participate in requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and documentation, and may mentor colleagues. Depending on interests, you may also take on leadership, contribute to architecture, and collaborate with hardware and

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C and embedded software development.
• Experience with software requirements specification and standards-driven development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Solid communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Work on the full software stack for Ethernet switches used in automotive applications.
• Contribute to the application layer, management interfaces, protocol support and safety features.
• Gather requirements, specification, implementation, testing and documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and potentially take on leadership responsibilities.

Skills

C programming

Embedded software

Requirements spec

English proficiency

Tools

Git

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-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: Senior Embedded Firmware Developer

Are you an expert in embedded C development, passionate about building robust systems, and ready to take on the challenge of developing software for safety-critical applications? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Microchip Denmark is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Developer to join our experienced team working on the full software stack for Ethernet switches used in the automotive industry. You will be part of a local SW team focusing on creating turnkey Switch firmware, and will be working closely with other teams in the same building doing the low-level drivers and RTL team designing the HW.

Your role You'll primarily work in the application layer of our embedded software stack, contributing to management interfaces, protocol support and safety features. Your responsibilities will span the full development lifecycle-from requirements gathering and specification to implementation, testing, and documentation.

Depending on your interests and experience, you may also:

• Mentor junior developers
• Take on leadership responsibilities
• Take lead on architecture, Switch features, FuSA and/or security
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization efforts
• Engage with industry standards bodies

Our Environment

We develop software for Microchip-designed Switch SoCs, PHYs, and evaluation boards. Our work is shaped by:

• Tight resource constraints
• Fast boot requirements
• Compliance with standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, MISRA, and IEC 62443

Our deliverables include everything from bootloaders and operating systems to configuration management and Layer 2 switch protocols.

About Microchip Denmark

Located in Herlev, our R&D site is home to 35 engineers covering all disciplines-from product definition and RTL design to software development and technical support. We’re part of Microchip’s Network Communication Systems (NCS), with global teams in the USA, India, Taiwan, and China.

Requirements/Qualifications

Must-have

• Strong proficiency in C and embedded software development
• Experience with software requirements specification and standards-driven development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Nice-to-have

• Experience with Ethernet, CoAP, CORECONF/YANG, PTP
• Familiarity with software security, GIT, MISRA, ASPICE, functional safety standards
• Exposure to standardization work or industry bodies

What We Offer

A key role in a skilled and collaborative team

Opportunities for career growth—technical or managerial

Access to Microchip’s extensive training programs

Collaboration with experts in hardware, chip design, and networking technologies

International work environment with travel opportunities

Informal and friendly office culture

• On-site amenities: breakfast, lunch, coffee, and fruit
• Competitive compensation and benefits: pension, healthcare, stock options, and more

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.