Senior Embedded Systems Engineer: Linux Kernel & Drivers

Microchip Technology Inc; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Restricted stock units

Quarterly bonus payments

Health benefits starting day one

Retirement savings plans

Industry-leading ESPP program

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Embedded Systems Software Engineer for our Development team in Santa Rosa or San Jose, CA. This role involves designing and optimizing scalable software for embedded devices using embedded Linux OS.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Linux kernel development, device driver creation, and collaboration with hardware engineering teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation package and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience developing embedded platform software.
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel and peripheral driver development.
• Experience with board bring up on ARM based systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for embedded devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical strategy.
• Perform board bring-up activities for newly designed hardware.

Skills

Linux kernel internals

C programming

Linux device driver development

Debugging tools (GDB, Lauterbach)

Networking technologies (Firewall, Routing)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering

Tools

U-Boot

Yocto framework

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Embedded Systems Software Engineer for our Development team in Santa Rosa or San Jose, CA. This role involves designing and optimizing scalable software for embedded devices using embedded Linux OS.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Linux kernel development, device driver creation, and collaboration with hardware engineering teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation package and a dynamic work environment.