Engineer II- Software

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

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a skilled Software Developer with hands-on experience in AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building scalable applications, and the ability to leverage AI tools to improve development productivity, code quality, and innovation.

We expect design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable software applications and APIs, plus collaboration with product managers, QA engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 2.5+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with AI tools and GenAI frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and automation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications and APIs.
• Utilize AI-powered development tools such as Claude and GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, debugging, documentation, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA engineers, and data teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following modern software engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and technical planning sessions.
• Integrate AI-assisted workflows into software development and engineering processes.
• Troubleshoot application issues, optimize system performance, and implement scalable solutions.
• Stay current with emerging AI developer tools, frameworks, and software engineering trends.
• Contribute to automation initiatives, CI/CD pipelines, and developer productivity improvements.

Skills

Java

C#

React

Vue

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Claude

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

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.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer with hands-on experience in AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, and modern AI coding platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building scalable applications, and the ability to leverage AI tools to improve development productivity, code quality, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications and APIs.
• Utilize AI-powered development tools such as Claude and GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, debugging, documentation, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA engineers, and data teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following modern software engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and technical planning sessions.
• Integrate AI-assisted workflows into software development and engineering processes.
• Troubleshoot application issues, optimize system performance, and implement scalable solutions.
• Stay current with emerging AI developer tools, frameworks, and software engineering trends.
• Contribute to automation initiatives, CI/CD pipelines, and developer productivity improvements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI coding assistants such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, and frontend framework like React, Vue.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 2.5+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with AI tools and GenAI frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and automation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Travel Time

No Travel

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

90% sitting

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.