Principal Engineer(Software Testing)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Firmware Verification Engineer to lead a team delivering verification for high‑end SoC firmware and Ethernet PHY software.

You will define test plans, build frameworks, and work with global teams to resolve defects across pre- and post-silicon stages. You will mentor engineers, drive testing strategy, and leverage AI tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience leading small engineering teams (3–6 engineers).
• Coordinating deliverables across time zones (Canada/Pacific Time).
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-site alignment.
• 10+ years of Software/Firmware Verification experience.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with Claude Code or GitHub Copilot.
• Embedded ARM/RISC-V/MIPS experience is a plus.
• Linux in embedded systems or RTOS experience is a plus.
• Experience debugging tests on prototype FPGA/ASICs.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP/TCP-IP or other protocols.
• Lab bring-up and debugging hardware/firmware.
• Analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for a small team delivering verification for major product features.
• Plan, estimate, break down tasks and track execution to meet milestones.
• Coordinate verification with India/Canada-based team across time zones.
• Mentor engineers on test design, review test code, improve practices.
• Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans across sites.
• Translate requirements into comprehensive test plans.
• Architect and develop testing strategies for firmware/embedded systems.
• Design, develop, and debug tests and maintain regression suites.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD automated regression environment.
• Develop and maintain test frameworks for pre- and post-silicon testing.
• Leverage Claude Code or GitHub Copilot in test development.
• Contribute to third-party tool analyses and testing processes.
• Setup and configure 3rd party test equipment and Microchip test boards.
• Write and review engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with product development, application, and validation teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Firmware testing

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Test design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

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

We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated person with the Computer Science background to join our Firmware / Embedded Software team in the Communication Business Unit at Microchip. We are building firmware for high performance System on Chip (SoC) and Ethernet PHY devices developed by our hardware teams. These products include the PIC64-HPSC product (https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/microprocessors/64-bit-mpus/pic64-hpsc), which is radiation-hardened multi-core RISC-V processor, intended for spaceflight computing and the Meta-DX2 product, an 800 GbE Ethernet PHY/retimer device for data center, enterprise, service provider, and AI/ML networking applications. These devices support the aerospace and communications markets as well as a growing number of applications in next generation embedded systems. Our focus is on technical excellence, teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvements in an open and encouraging environment. If you have a strong technical background in firmware or embedded software testing, embedded systems, and communications protocols, then this is the position for you!

As a Principle Firmware Verification Engineer, you will be part of a team of professionals designing and implementing tests for embedded software and drivers for modern System-on-Chip (SoC) devices. You will participate in all stages of the firmware / embedded software project, for example: defining functional test plans, building/supporting test frameworks, automated regression environment and test infrastructure, designing and implementing tests and working with the Software Development teams to resolve bugs. This verification work spans the pre-silicon development phase, which uses FPGA-based prototyping platforms and the post-silicon phase which uses lab-based evaluation boards. Additionally, our team leverages AI tools such as Claude Code and GitHub CoPilot in all areas of software test development.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for a small team delivering verification for major product features
• Plan and prioritize team work (estimation, task breakdown, execution tracking) and remove blockers to meet milestone commitments
• Coordinate verification activities with the India/Canada-based development team to align on scope, interfaces, schedules, dependencies, and delivery criteria
• Mentor engineers on test design and debugging; review test code/designs and help improve team verification practices
• Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly across sites through written updates and regular technical syncs
• Translate functional specifications, requirements, and standards into comprehensive test plans
• Architect and develop testing strategies for firmware / embedded software systems
• Design, develop, and debug tests to verify firmware / embedded software and maintain these tests in regression
• Developing and supporting our CI/CD automated regression environment
• Developing and maintaining test frameworks for both pre and post silicon testing
• Leverage AI tools such as Claude Code or GitHub CoPilot in all areas of software test development
• Contribute to the analysis of 3rd party tools and the definition of processes related to test methodology and its interaction with development procedures
• Setup and configuration of 3rd party test equipment and Microchip SoC test boards
• Writing and reviewing comprehensive engineering documentation
• Work with the product development, application, and validation engineering teams as part of test related activities

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead for a small engineering team (3 to 6 engineers), including technical direction, work breakdown, and delivery ownership
• Proven ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams and coordinate deliverables across time zones (including Canada/Pacific Time)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive alignment on requirements, priorities, and technical decisions across sites
• 10+ years of related work experience in Software/Firmware Verification
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and Python programming and object-oriented design principles
• Experience in using Claude Code or GitHub CoPilot
• Experience with embedded ARM, RISC-V, or MIPS is an asset
• Experience with Linux in an embedded system or an RTOS is an asset
• Experience debugging tests and firmware with prototype FPGA/ASICs is an asset
• Experience with Ethernet/IP/TCP-IP or other communications protocol development is an asset
• Must be comfortable in a lab environment engaging in bring up and debug activities on hardware and firmware systems
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience as part of a collaborative development team, and a passion for mentoring those around you

Travel Time

0% - 25%