Senior Engineer II- Applications (Software)

Microchip Technology Inc; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 70,304 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is hiring an Applications Engineer in the Networking Communication Group to support PCIe and USB products. The role involves reviewing schematics, guiding driver development, and creating collateral to improve the user experience for customers.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related) with at least 7.5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in C/C++ and Python, and solid Linux knowledge; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 7.5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming in C, C++, Python and embedded languages.
• Solid experience with Linux operating systems and build processes.
• Experience in customer support and enabling customers.
• Knowledge of embedded processor development flow and ecosystems.
• Knowledge of PCIe Driver development and debugging.
• Familiarity with PCIe/USB signaling and packet inspection.

Responsibilities

• Review USB and PCIe schematic diagrams and block diagrams using Microchip products.
• Provide driver debugging and development guidance for PCIe products.
• Answer questions from Field Sales engineers and customers during development.
• Create collateral to improve user experience: Application Notes, Knowledgebase Articles, Software Examples, Implementation Manuals.
• Identify gaps in current enablement material and address them with concrete goals.
• Create high level requirements for development teams to improve customer experience with new products.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded languages

Linux

Customer enablement

PCIe/USB

Driver development

Schematic review

Education

BS in EE/CS

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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