Engineer II-Applications

Microchip Technology Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Engineer II-Applications in the Secure Computing Group in our Austin, TX office. You will develop, test, and support embedded firmware for EC applications on x86/ARM PC platforms, collaborating across engineering, validation, marketing, and customer teams.

You will deliver demonstrations, resolve customer issues, and create technical collateral while enabling customers through the product adoption lifecycle with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS/EE with 2.5+ years experience.
• Firmware development, testing, validation of embedded systems.
• Embedded C with Python scripting.
• ARM architecture, Linux, and CLI build tools.
• Embedded debugging tools experience.
• I2C/SPI and related interfaces.
• Cross-platform development/debugging environments.
• Strong software/hardware concepts; analytical and troubleshooting.
• Excellent English communication; technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, validation, marketing, and customers to deploy, onboard, integrate hardware and systems, troubleshoot, and enable.
• Deliver technical demonstrations; resolve customer issues via Salesforce; develop notes and collateral; support adoption lifecycle.
• Collaborate to develop, enhance, test, and support embedded firmware for EC applications on x86/ARM PC platforms.

Skills

Embedded C

Python scripting

ARM architecture

Linux environments

Embedded debugging

I2C/SPI protocols

Cross‑platform development

Software/hardware concepts

Technical writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

MPLAB IDE

Keil IDE

Job description

Job Description

Microchip Technology Inc. has an Engineer II-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.
• Deliver technical demonstrations, resolve customer issues through Salesforce, develop application notes and technical collateral, and support customers throughout the product adoption lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop, enhance, test, and support embedded firmware solutions for Secure Computing products, focusing 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, or a related field with 2.5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 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

• Experience with Chromium EC firmware and/or Zephyr RTOS.
• Hands‑on experience with FreeRTOS or Zephyr RTOS.
• Knowledge of basic cryptography and security algorithms.
• Experience with 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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