Engineer I-Applications

Microchip Technology Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineer I-Applications to develop and support embedded firmware for Secure Computing products, focusing on EC applications for x86 and Arm PCs.

You will collaborate with engineering, validation, marketing, and customers to enable product deployment and integration. You will also deliver technical demonstrations, resolve customer issues via Salesforce, and create engineering collateral while supporting the product adoption lifecycle with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE
• Experience in firmware development for embedded systems
• Strong C programming and Python scripting
• Knowledge of ARM architecture and Linux command-line tools
• Experience with embedded debugging tools
• Knowledge of I2C/SPI and similar interfaces
• Experience with cross-platform development and debugging
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication and technical writing abilities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and support embedded firmware for Secure Computing products
• Deliver technical demonstrations and assist in product deployment lifecycle
• Support hardware/software integration and customer onboarding across distributed teams

Skills

Embedded C

Python scripting

ARM architecture

Linux environments

Debugging tools

I2C/SPI interfaces

Cross-platform development

Technical writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keil IDE

MPLAB

Zephyr RTOS

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.

Job Description

Microchip Technology Inc. has an Engineer I-Applications opening in the Secure Computing Group (SCG) in our Austin, TX office. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, enhance, test, and support embedded firmware solutions for Secure Computing products, with a strong focus on Embedded Controller (EC) applications for x86 and Arm-based PC platforms. You will work closely with engineering, validation, marketing, and customer teams to support product deployment, customer onboarding, hardware and system-level integration, troubleshooting, and technical enablement activities. The position also involves delivering technical demonstrations, resolving customer issues through Salesforce, developing application notes and technical collateral, and supporting customers throughout the product adoption lifecycle while working with geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering, validation, marketing, and customer teams to support product deployment, customer onboarding, hardware and system-level integration, troubleshooting, and technical enablement activities
• The position also involves delivering technical demonstrations, resolving customer issues through Salesforce, developing application notes and technical collateral, and supporting customers throughout the product adoption lifecycle while working with geographically distributed teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, enhance, test, and support embedded firmware solutions for Secure Computing products, with a strong focus on Embedded Controller (EC) applications for x86 and Arm-based PC platforms

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Experience in firmware development, testing, deployment, verification, and validation of embedded systems, microprocessors, and microcontrollers
• Strong programming skills in Embedded C and experience with Python scripting
• Knowledge of ARM architecture, Linux environments, and command-line build tools
• Experience with embedded debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, debuggers, and protocol analyzers
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and similar embedded interfaces
• Experience with cross-platform development and debugging environments
• Good understanding of both software and hardware electronic concepts
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Self-motivated individual contributor with the ability to work proactively in a collaborative environment
• Strong teamwork, organization, multitasking, communication, and active listening skills
• Technical writing and editing experience with the ability to create clear engineering documentation
• Excellent written, proof-reading, and verbal English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Chromium EC firmware and/or Zephyr RTOS
• Knowledge/hands-on experience with FreeRTOS or Zephyr RTOS
• Knowledge of basic cryptography and security algorithms
• Knowledge of Azure and IoT platforms
• Knowledge of MPLAB, Keil IDE, and related toolchains

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day; 98% inside, 2% outside, 96% sitting, 2% standing, 2% walking

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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