Senior Engineer I-Applications

FHLB Des Moines; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, test, and validate software for Microchip 8‑bit and 32‑bit MCUs using C/C++. You will drive concepts through implementation readiness and apply secure‑by‑design practices aligned with CRA and industry standards.

You will collaborate with silicon design, firmware, QA and security teams to ensure cohesive architecture, perform risk assessments, and support ASPICE and functional safety requirements such as FuSa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded systems development experience.
• Hands-on programming in C/C++ and Python; production-quality or prototype-level code.
• Strong experience with microcontrollers and application-specific software.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills to influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate embedded software for Microchip MCUs using C/C++ and Python.
• Define and drive early Application Specific Software Product from concept through implementation readiness.
• Embed secure-by-design methodologies aligned with CRA and industry security standards.
• Collaborate with QA and FuSa experts to ensure ASPICE and functional safety compliance.
• Work cross-functionally with silicon design, firmware and security teams for cohesive architecture.
• Support architectural trade-off analyses 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

Microcontroller

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!Job Description: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.Requirements/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 ProductAbility to work effectively in cross-disciplinary, fast-paced environments.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.Preferred qualifications:Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.Proven knowledge of secure-by-design concepts, threat modeling, and hardware security fundamentalsHands-on experience or strong understanding of Functional Safety (FuSa) requirements and standardsTravel Time:0% - 25%Physical Attributes:Hearing, Seeing, TalkingPhysical Requirements:80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standingMicrochip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.