Senior Engineer II- Applications (Software)

Microchip Technology Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,304 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plan

ESPP with 2-year lookback

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in the Networking Communication Group to support PCIe and USB products. The role involves enabling customers to be successful using Microchip solutions, reviewing schematics, and providing driver debugging guidance.

The position emphasizes customer enablement, creation of collateral (Notes, Knowledgebase, software examples, manuals), and contributing to new product requirements based on customer feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with 7.5+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, Python and other embedded languages.
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS and build processes.
• Experience in customer support and enablement.
• Knowledge of PCIe driver development and debugging.
• Knowledge of PCIe and USB signaling.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing schematic and block diagrams for USB and PCIe systems using Microchip products.
• Providing driver debugging and development guidance for PCIe products.
• Answering questions from Field Sales engineers and customers during development.
• Creating collateral that improves the user experience for the user. This includes: Application Notes, Knowledgebase Articles, Software Examples, Implementation Manuals.
• Identifying gaps in the current enablement material, and proactively setting goals to address the gaps observed while supporting customers.
• Creating high level requirements for the development teams that can improve the customer experience with new product development.

Skills

C/C++/Python

Linux

Customer support

PCIe/USB signaling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

USB/PCIe tooling

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:

Microchip is hiring for an Applications Engineer in the Networking Communication Group. The Applications Engineer will be supporting PCIe and USB products. The Applications Engineer enables the customers to be successful using Microchip products. They do this in the following ways:

• Reviewing schematic and block diagrams for USB and PCIe communication systems using Microchip products.
• Providing driver debugging and development guidance for PCIe products.
• Answering questions from Field Sales engineers and customers during the development process.
• Creating collateral that improves the user experience for the user. This includes:
  • Application Notes
  • Knowledgebase Articles
  • Software Examples
  • Implementation Manuals
• Identifying gaps in the current enablement material, and proactively setting goals to address the gaps observed while supporting customers.
• Creating high level requirements for the development teams that can improve the customer experience with new product development.

Requirements/Qualifications:

The Applications Engineer position has the following requirements -

• Bachelors of Science or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields, with at least 7.5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of various programming languages, including C, C++, Python and other embedded languages.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and the building process.
• Strong experience in customer support and customer enablement.
• Knowledge of embedded processor development flow and ecosystems.
• Knowledge of PCIe Driver development and debug processes.
• Knowledge of PCIe and USB signaling and general packet inspection techniques.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

90% Sitting, 10% Walking/Standing

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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.

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