Senior Engineer I: PCIe/USB Platform & Driver Expert

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plans

ESPP program with 2 year look-back

Quarterly bonus payments

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced electronics engineer to develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products. You will work on drivers across Linux, Windows, RTOS, and MacOS and collaborate with design, product, test and marketing teams.

The role requires a Bachelors in electrical engineering with 5 years' experience, strong C/C++, Python, and scripting skills, and familiarity with PCIe, Ethernet and high-speed signaling. Travel is 0-25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed signaling technologies.
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART.
• Strong written communication skills and engineering documentation quality.
• Strong understanding of C/C++, Python, and shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits.
• Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design.
• Basic understanding of Linux development and developer community.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products.
• Support Linux, Windows and RTOS drivers for USB/PCIe to Ethernet bridges and PCIe switch products.
• Plan and coordinate development and sustaining maintenance for Windows, Linux, RTOS and MacOS drivers.
• Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, reference designs, and other materials for new products.
• Create technical training such as webinars and workshops for customers and internal teams.
• Provide direct technical support to sales and field applications engineers and key customers.
• Collaborate with Design, Product/Test and Marketing teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Shell

Embedded software

Linux development

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCIe

Ethernet

High-speed signaling

SPI

I2C

UART

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced electronics engineer to develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products. You will work on drivers across Linux, Windows, RTOS, and MacOS and collaborate with design, product, test and marketing teams.

The role requires a Bachelors in electrical engineering with 5 years' experience, strong C/C++, Python, and scripting skills, and familiarity with PCIe, Ethernet and high-speed signaling. Travel is 0-25%.