Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Applications

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop, test and validate firmware for Microchip 8‑bit and 32‑bit MCUs using C/C++ and Python. You will drive early software concepts through implementation, embedding secure‑by‑design practices and ensuring alignment with ASPICE and functional safety standards.

Work with silicon design, firmware and security teams to make cohesive architectural decisions, perform risk assessments, and contribute to documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded systems development, semiconductor or electronic product development, or a related field.
• Hands‑on programming experience in C/C++ and Python, with the ability to write production-quality or prototype-level code.
• Strong experience in Microcontroller, Application Specific Software Product.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑disciplinary, fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate Embedded software solution for Microchip 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++.
• Define and drive early Application Specific Software Product from concept through implementation readiness.
• Embed secure-by-design methodologies, ensuring alignment with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and industry security standards.
• Collaborate with corporate QA and Functional Safety (FuSa) experts to ensure compliance with ASPICE and functional safety standards.
• Work cross-functionally with silicon design, system architecture, firmware, and security teams to ensure cohesive architectural decisions.
• Support architectural trade-off analysis covering performance, power, safety, and security.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and test planning.
• Contribute to documentation, specifications, and design guidelines.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop, test and validate firmware for Microchip 8‑bit and 32‑bit MCUs using C/C++ and Python. You will drive early software concepts through implementation, embedding secure‑by‑design practices and ensuring alignment with ASPICE and functional safety standards.

Work with silicon design, firmware and security teams to make cohesive architectural decisions, perform risk assessments, and contribute to documentation and