Senior Applications Engineer – USB & Networking Innovator

Microchip Technology Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) –

Retirement savings plans

2-year look back ESPP feature

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join the USB and Networking business unit (UNG) in Austin, TX. You will develop and support evaluation platforms and drivers across Windows, Linux, RTOS, and MacOS, and create collateral for new product development.

You will present technical training, provide direct support to sales and key customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new applications and markets for future products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience with PCIe, Ethernet and high-speed signaling.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART protocols.
• Strong C/C++ and scripting (Python, shell).
• Understanding of embedded software/firmware and Linux development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products.
• Support Linux, Windows and RTOS drivers for Microchip USB/PCIe to Ethernet bridges and PCIe switch products.
• Plan and coordinate development/sustaining maintenance for Windows, Linux, RTOS and MacOS drivers.
• Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, reference designs, and other activities for new product development.
• Develop and present technical training such as webinars and hands-on workshops for customers and field teams.
• Provide direct technical support to sales, field application engineers, and key customers.
• Collaborate with Design, Product/Test and Marketing teams.
• Identify new applications and markets with Marketing and Sales for new products.

Skills

High-speed signaling

PCIe

Ethernet

C/C++

Python

Shell scripting

Embedded software

Linux development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join the USB and Networking business unit (UNG) in Austin, TX. You will develop and support evaluation platforms and drivers across Windows, Linux, RTOS, and MacOS, and create collateral for new product development.

You will present technical training, provide direct support to sales and key customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new applications and markets for future products.