Embedded Firmware Engineer – Secure Computing

FHLB Des Moines; Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to develop and test Secure Computing products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, onboard customers to secure Platform Root Of Trust devices, and perform hardware integration testing. The role emphasizes hands-on work, debugging, and troubleshooting on ARM architectures using Linux and Zephyr; prior experience with Trust devices and embedded protocols (I2C, SPI) is preferred, with clear communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5 to 7.5 years of firmware development & testing for embedded systems.
• Very strong C programming in an embedded environment.
• Experience in writing Python scripts.
• Experience with basic crypto and security algorithms preferred.
• Experience with ARM Architecture, Linux and command line build tools preferred.
• Experience in Chromium EC firmware or Zephyr Project preferable.
• Hands-on, individual contributor role with deployment, verification, and testing of embedded software.

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 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.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Python scripting

Linux

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ARM Architecture

Zephyr RTOS

Chromium EC firmware

MPLAB/KIEL IDE

I2C/SPI protocols

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to develop and test Secure Computing products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, onboard customers to secure Platform Root Of Trust devices, and perform hardware integration testing. The role emphasizes hands-on work, debugging, and troubleshooting on ARM architectures using Linux and Zephyr; prior experience with Trust devices and embedded protocols (I2C, SPI) is preferred, with clear communication