Embedded Software Engineer - Timing & Frequency

Microchip Technology Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day one

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to join the Frequency and Timing Systems team. You will develop embedded software for precise frequency and timing systems while learning from hardware and software engineers.

Ideal candidates have a CS/EE degree and 0–2.5 years of hands-on C/C++ work, plus knowledge of data structures and basic data analysis. This role offers growth in a global company with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0–2.5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Successful completion of core electrical engineering and computer science coursework.
• Working knowledge of C and C++ gained through coursework, projects, internships, or related experience.
• Good understanding of data structures and encapsulated software design.
• Understanding of basic data analysis principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and test embedded software for precise frequency and timing systems.
• Participate in software module design with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and reusability.
• Learn and apply precise frequency and timing concepts.
• Build knowledge of communication networks and frequency and timing communication protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to support successful product development.
• Partner with system testing teams to analyze, identify, and resolve software defects.

Skills

C/C++ knowledge

Data analysis

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to join the Frequency and Timing Systems team. You will develop embedded software for precise frequency and timing systems while learning from hardware and software engineers.

Ideal candidates have a CS/EE degree and 0–2.5 years of hands-on C/C++ work, plus knowledge of data structures and basic data analysis. This role offers growth in a global company with competitive pay and benefits.