Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Secure-by-Design

FHLB Des Moines; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is hiring a seasoned embedded software engineer to develop, test, and validate software for Microchip 8-bit and 32-bit controllers using C/C++. You will drive early software concepts from idea to implementation readiness while ensuring secure-by-design practices aligned with CRA and industry security standards.

You will collaborate with silicon design, firmware, QA, and system architecture teams to deliver cohesive solutions, participate in reviews and risk assessments,

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.
• Hands-on programming in C/C++ and Python with production-quality or prototype code.
• Experience with microcontrollers and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate Embedded software for Microchip 8-bit and 32-bit MCUs using C/C++.
• Define and drive early Application Specific Software Product from concept through implementation readiness.
• Embed secure-by-design methodologies aligned with CRA and security standards.
• Collaborate with QA and FuSa experts to ensure ASPICE and ISO 26262 compliance.
• Work cross-functionally with silicon design, firmware, and security teams on architectural decisions.
• Support architectural trade-off analysis for performance, power, safety, and security.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and test planning.
• Contribute to documentation, specifications, and design guidelines.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/CS)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

C/C++ toolchains

Python

Security standards (CRA/ASPICE)

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc is hiring a seasoned embedded software engineer to develop, test, and validate software for Microchip 8-bit and 32-bit controllers using C/C++. You will drive early software concepts from idea to implementation readiness while ensuring secure-by-design practices aligned with CRA and industry security standards.

You will collaborate with silicon design, firmware, QA, and system architecture teams to deliver cohesive solutions, participate in reviews and risk assessments,