Engineer II - Software

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Chennai is seeking an Application Engineer to join the Secure Computing Group. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and test embedded firmware for Secure Platform Root Of Trust devices.

Responsibilities include onboarding customers, providing technical demos, debugging and validating firmware, and supporting deployment through Salesforce tickets. Strong C, Python, and security knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of firmware development for embedded systems.
• Strong C programming in an embedded environment.
• Experience in Python scripting.
• Familiarity with ARM, Linux and command line build tools.
• Experience with Zephyr RTOS or Chromium EC firmware is preferable.
• Experience deploying, verifying and validating embedded software products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve embedded firmware for Secure Computing products.
• Assist in onboarding customers with Secure Platform Root Of Trust devices by providing technical guidance.
• Handle customer clarifications, deliver technical demos, and present solutions to customers.
• Manage and resolve customer issues via Salesforce tickets with timely communication and support.
• Develop customer application notes to support product adoption.

Skills

C programming

Python scripting

Security algorithms

ARM Architecture

Linux

Zephyr/Chromium EC

Tools

Zephyr RTOS

MPLAB

KIEL IDE

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

Application Engineer shall be a member of the Applications team in Microchip’s Secure Computing Group responsible for:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve 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

• 3 to 5 year’s of experience in firmware development & 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 preferrable.
• Experience with ARM Architecture, Linux and command line build tools (preferred)
• Experience in Chromium EC firmware / Zephyr Project experience is preferrable.
• This position is for individual with Hands on and for 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 Free RTOS or Zephyr RTOS.
• Good Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, Self-motivated, team player, capable of multitasking. Professional Communication skills are a definite must for this position.
• Seasoned using embedded debugging tools such as Oscilloscope, 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 & 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.
• Candidate with education from reputed institutes with good academic records is preferred

Travel Time

No Travel