Field Application Engineer

GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc. in the Western United States seeks a Field Application Engineer focused on MCUs to support customers evaluating, designing, and deploying our MCU portfolio.

You will collaborate with regional sales and reps to drive design-ins and design-wins across automotive, industrial, consumer, and IoT markets. The role centers on MCUs and requires 5+ years of MCU experience, strong C/C++ programming, RTOS familiarity, and willingness to travel across the Western U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years direct MCU experience required.
• Arm Cortex-M familiarity preferred; RISC-V knowledge a plus.
• Strong embedded programming in C/C++ and RTOS experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface for MCU products in the Western U.S. region.
• Support customers in evaluating, designing, and debugging MCU-based solutions.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including design reviews and code optimization.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

RTOS knowledge

Excellent communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Keil

IAR

GCC

Job description

GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc. (SSE Stock Code 603986) is a leading fabless semiconductor company focused on advanced memory technology and IC solutions. As one of the world’s top suppliers of Flash memory, GigaDevice also offers a broad portfolio of microcontrollers, analog, and power management devices. The company’s global headquarter is in Singapore, with regional offices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. GigaDevice is committed to driving innovation, enabling customer success, and building a world-class semiconductor brand.

Why Join GigaDevice

This is an opportunity to be the MCU technical champion for GigaDevice in the Americas. Based in the Phoenix/Las Vegas/Denver region, you will directly engage with high-growth customers and influence adoption of our MCU portfolio in automotive, industrial, consumer, and IoT applications. Your expertise will help expand GigaDevice’s position as one of the fastest-growing MCU suppliers globally.

Role Overview

As a Field Application Engineer (FAE) focused on Microcontrollers (MCUs) for the Western United States (preferred location Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver area), you will be the technical expert supporting customers and partners in evaluating, designing, and deploying GigaDevice’s MCU portfolio. You will work closely with the regional sales team and manufacturer’s reps to win new sockets and drive design-in to design-win conversion across automotive, industrial, consumer, and IoT applications.

This role is primarily focused on MCUs — ensuring that customers adopt and successfully implement GigaDevice microcontrollers in their designs, while also providing field feedback to influence future product roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface for MCU products in the Western U.S. region.
• Support customers in evaluating, designing, and debugging MCU-based solutions.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including design reviews, code optimization, and integration support.
• Deliver MCU technical training to customers, reps, and distributors.
• Collaborate with sales managers to identify and capture new MCU design-in opportunities.
• Drive design-in to design-win conversion; ensure timely closure of opportunities.
• Develop application notes, reference code, and training collateral specific to MCUs.
• Gather competitive insights on MCU offerings and help refine product positioning.
• Provide structured feedback to product marketing and engineering on customer needs and feature gaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience with microcontrollers, preferably Arm Cortex-M based; familiarity with RISC-V ISA is a plus.
• Strong embedded programming skills in C/C++.
• Knowledge of RTOSes (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.)
• Experience with MCU IDEs and toolchains (Keil, IAR, GCC, etc.).
• Ability to read electronic schematics and use standard lab measurement/debugging equipment.
• Familiarity with common MCU applications in industrial control, consumer devices, connectivity, and motor control.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to explain technical concepts to engineers and customers.
• Willingness to travel across the Western U.S. to support customers.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Please note that the company does not provide H1B visa sponsorship or guarantee for this position.