Senior Engineer - I 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 Senior Application Engineer for its Applications team in Chennai. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance embedded firmware for Secure Computing products and provide technical guidance to customers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering and possesses 5 to 7 years of experience in firmware development with strong C programming skills. This role involves supporting customer integrations and resolving issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in embedded systems, firmware development & testing.
• Experience with ARM architecture and command line build tools.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to improve embedded firmware.
• Assist onboarding customers with secure Platform Root Of Trust devices.
• Manage and resolve customer issues through Salesforce.

Skills

C programming in an embedded environment

Firmware development

Troubleshooting skills

Python scripting

Basic Crypto and Security algorithms

ARM Architecture

Linux

Free RTOS / Zephyr RTOS

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Tools

Embedded debugging tools

MPLAB

KIEL IDE

Job description

Senior Application Engineer

Senior 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 and Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master’s Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering
• 5 to 7 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

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