Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Secure-by-Design (C/C++)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop, test, and validate software for Microchip 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++.

You will define and drive early software products from concept to readiness, applying secure-by-design practices aligned with CRA and industry security standards. You will collaborate with QA, FuSa, silicon design, firmware, and security teams to ensure architectural decisions meet performance, power, safety, 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, such as ASPICE-L3, ISO 26262 or equivalent quality assurance requirements.
• 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

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/CS)

Tools

ASPICE

ISO 26262

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop, test, and validate software for Microchip 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++.

You will define and drive early software products from concept to readiness, applying secure-by-design practices aligned with CRA and industry security standards. You will collaborate with QA, FuSa, silicon design, firmware, and security teams to ensure architectural decisions meet performance, power, safety, and