Intern-Engineering (Software Development)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Houston offers an Intern-Engineering (Software Development) opportunity.

You will work with experienced engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for storage applications, gaining hands-on experience on real projects within enterprise systems. We value collaboration across engineering teams, exposure to debugging techniques, and learning modern development practices in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., CE/EE/CS/SE).
• Coursework or internship in software development or related projects.
• Proficient in at least one of: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiar with debugging, testing, version control, and OOP concepts.
• Exposure to web tech, APIs, JSON/XML, or scripting is a plus.
• Experience with Linux or Windows development environments is preferred.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins).
• Interest in enterprise storage, embedded systems, or management software.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn new tools.
• Good verbal and written communication; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, testing, and debugging of software components and APIs under senior engineers.
• Support enhancements to web-based management software for storage solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and Agile development activities.
• Help troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to fixes.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, test, and other teams to deliver complete solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code following established standards.
• Gain hands-on experience with development tools, testing methods, and delivery practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

BS in Computer Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science/ Software Engineering

Tools

C

C++

C#

Java

Python

JavaScript

Jenkins

Job description

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!

Microchip Technology Inc. has an Intern-Engineering (Software Development) opening based in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions for enterprise and data center storage applications. This internship offers hands‑on experience with real‑world development projects, exposure to cross‑functional engineering teams, and the opportunity to build foundational skills in software development, debugging, and product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing, developing, testing, and debugging software components and APIs under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support enhancements to web-based management software and related applications for storage solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and Agile development activities to learn software development best practices.
• Help troubleshoot software issues, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to bug fixes and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, test, and other engineering teams to support complete product solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following established engineering standards and processes.
• Gain hands‑on experience with development tools, testing methods, and software delivery practices in a professional engineering environment.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework, academic projects, or internship experience in software development.
• Working knowledge of one or more programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with software development concepts such as debugging, testing, version control, and object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to web technologies, APIs, JSON/XML, or scripting languages is a plus.
• Experience with Linux or Windows development environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Exposure to software testing frameworks, CI/CD tools, or automation tools such as Jenkins.
• Interest in enterprise storage, embedded systems, or management software applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Travel Time

No Travel

Physical Attributes

Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

10% Standing, 10% Walking, 80% Sitting, 100% Inside-MF 8-5PM

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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