Engineer II - Applications

FHLB Des Moines; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an entry‑level Wireless Systems Applications Engineer to support customers and develop sample apps for embedded wireless controllers. You will work with global clients and internal teams to implement features and stabilize solutions.

The role involves creating resources, demo projects, and assisting with SDK and software framework releases to ensure high quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering.
• Hands-on embedded software development with C/C++.
• Experience with RTOS environments and wireless concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support and develop sample applications for embedded wireless controllers and SoC products.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement new features and optimize solutions.
• Create technical resources: knowledge base articles, notes, training materials, and videos.
• Design and develop demo applications and prove real-world use cases.
• Validate and release SDKs and software packages for reliability.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software development

RTOS experience

Wireless technology basics

Debug complex systems

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

M.E./M.Tech in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol sniffers

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: Microchip is seeking an entry-level Wireless Systems Applications Engineer to provide customer support and develop sample applications for embedded wireless controllers and SoC products. Develop innovative solutions to address design challenges and issues reported by global clients. Collaborate with internal engineering teams and fellow applications engineers to implement new features and optimize solutions. Create technical resources, including knowledge base articles, application notes, training presentations, and instructional videos, to educate customers and internal teams. Design and develop demo applications and sample projects showcasing real-world use cases of wireless products in embedded systems. Validate, test, and release SDKs and software framework packages to ensure high quality and reliability.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Systems Engineering or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering.
• Embedded software development experience, including bare-metal and framework-based development.
• Strong hands‑on experience in C and C++ programming.
• Solid understanding of wireless technologies and hands‑on experience integrating and debugging protocol stacks, including Good knowledge of protocol stacks and the OSI networking model, particularly for wireless systems Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, and IEEE 802.15.4.
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or Linux-based systems).
• Experience with 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers and peripherals such as ADC, DAC, PWM, RTC, WDT, and timers/counters.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and USB.
• Exposure to hardware design concepts, including schematics and PCB layout (highly desirable).
• Familiarity with Microchip microcontrollers/processors, wireless solutions, touch technology, and FPGA documentation is an added advantage.
• Proficient in using digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol sniffers.
• Strong ability to debug complex system-level embedded issues.
• Execute reference designs, customer projects, and application notes to drive design‑ins and design‑wins.
• Assist customers in designing, developing, integrating, and troubleshooting embedded applications.
• Provide creative solutions and workarounds to resolve customer design and implementation issues.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve open issues and meet design requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, global, and virtual team environment.
• Develop and deliver technical training for customers and field engineers.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong customer support, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good organizational and project management skills, including schedule and status reporting.

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.