Senior Embedded Solutions Architect & Customer Lead

Microchip Technology Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is looking for a Principal-level Field Applications Engineer in Austin, Texas. This role requires 10+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles, ideally involving embedded solutions. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, helping customers with product delivery, support, and new opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in embedded C/C++, RTOS, and customer engagement. Must excel in both technical architecture and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a customer-facing technical role, such as Field Applications Engineer.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong experience with embedded system design.
• Build credibility and trust with customer engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary technical interface to customers.
• Proactively identify new opportunities for design wins.
• Translate customer requirements into embedded system architectures.
• Present and iterate on technical solutions with customer teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Microcontrollers and system architecture

RTOS-based firmware development

Serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)

Firmware update and bootloader design

Git-based workflows

Schematic capture

Component selection

Board bring-up and debugging

Proficiency with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers)

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc is looking for a Principal-level Field Applications Engineer in Austin, Texas. This role requires 10+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles, ideally involving embedded solutions. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, helping customers with product delivery, support, and new opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in embedded C/C++, RTOS, and customer engagement. Must excel in both technical architecture and relationship management.