Senior Engineer I-Applications

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

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.

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 Product Ability 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 fundamentals
• Hands-on experience or strong understanding of Functional Safety (FuSa) requirements and standards

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

Microchip 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.