Engineer II Software

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a proactive Firmware Engineer to join their NCS Product Development team. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing embedded firmware for NCS products, requiring a self-driven individual with a strong customer focus.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering and 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in debugging tools like JTAG debuggers.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for NCS products.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams for seamless integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for firmware.

Skills

Embedded C

RTOS

Debugging Tools

Microcontrollers

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

JTAG debuggers

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.

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Job Description

Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our NCS Product Development team that develops all kinds of software including firmware, drivers, etc. that brings more value to NCS products with a strong customer focus. We are looking for a self-driven, proactive Firmware Engineer with good exposure to an embedded environment and expertise in C, willing to work as an individual contributor and get involved in the complete product development life cycle.

Required Experience: 2 to 5 years

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for NCS products in accordance with project requirements and specifications.
• Act as an individual contributor, actively taking part in Design discussions, brainstorming and Code Reviews, etc.
• Should be a self-motivated individual, expected to collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams across globe to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Getting involved during all the phases of product life cycle, right from requirement gathering, Module Design, Implementation, Release and sustenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in firmware development processes and methodologies.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices relevant to embedded firmware development.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS.
• Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
• Expertise in Debugging Tools like JTAG debuggers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, P4).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in Linux device driver development.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet and/or USB protocols.
• Familiarity with ASPICE and functional safety processes.
• Knowledge of CERT-C and MISRA coding standards for software quality and safety.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded software development tools such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Working knowledge of assembly language programming.
• Proficiency in Windows system programming, Perl or Python scripting for developing utilities and test automation tools.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

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