Senior Engineer II - Software

Microchip Technology; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology in Chennai, India, is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join the Applications team within the Secure Computing Group. You will develop and test embedded firmware for Secure Computing products, onboard customers to secure Platform Root Of Trust devices, and collaborate across multi-site teams to solve complex problems.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, strong C programming in embedded environments, and experience with ARM/Linux toolchains.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Electronics & Communications Engineering.
• 7–9 years in firmware development and testing for embedded systems.
• Strong C programming skills in embedded environments.
• Python scripting experience.
• Knowledge of ARM architecture and Linux with CLI build tools.
• Experience with secure Platform Root Of Trust devices preferred.
• Hands-on, individual contributor mindset with strong debugging skills.
• Experience with embedded verification/validation and cross‑platform development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve embedded firmware for Secure Computing products.
• Onboard customers with secure Platform Root Of Trust devices by providing technical guidance.
• Deep understanding of systems, hardware integration testing, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver technical demos and present solutions to customers.
• Manage customer issues via Salesforce and ensure timely communication.
• Contribute to internal development efforts for secure Platform Root Of Trust devices.
• Test embedded firmware for Secure computing products.
• Work with multi-site cross-functional teams.
• Develop customer application notes to support product adoption.

Skills

C programming (embedded)

Python scripting

Embedded firmware testing

ARM Architecture

Linux

Build tools/CLI

Debugging & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics & Communications Engineering

Tools

MPLAB IDE

KIEL IDE

Toolchains

Job description

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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors / Masters Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering
• 7 to 9 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.
• 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 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

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