Tech Staff Engineer - Firmware

Microchip; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Industry-leading ESPP program

Job summary

Microchip is looking for a Staff Firmware Engineer based in Roseville, CA. You will be involved in designing, implementing, and verifying security firmware for NVMe SSD Controllers.

The role requires a strong background in embedded system development, programming experience in C/C++, and a BS/MS degree in computer science or engineering. The position offers an annual salary range of $88,000 - $232,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded system development and verification.
• Strong background in software methodology and full-cycle development.
• Experience in the computer storage industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor firmware engineers and collaborate with teams.
• Design and develop security firmware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems in embedded systems.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded system development

Communication skills

PCIe/NVMe protocols

Education

BS/MS degree in computer science or computer engineering

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

Please follow the link to apply (select Microchip Recruiter as your source): https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/microchiphr/External/job/Staff-Firmware-Engineer_R217-26

The Data Center Solutions Division within Microchip designs NVM Express (NVMe) SSD controllers that enable the world’s leading enterprises and data centers to realize the span of highest performing SSDs to highest capacity mainstream SSDs utilizing the latest NAND technologies.

As a member of the NVM controller firmware team, based in Roseville, CA and reporting to a Senior Manager of Firmware Development, a successful applicant will be involved in the design, implementation, and verification of security firmware for the latest generation of NVMe SSD Controllers.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a group of firmware engineers and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Participate in the design and development of secure boot and security firmware.
• Participate as a member of the firmware team in the architecture and design reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems.
• Generate comprehensive engineering documentation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years embedded system development and verification experience.
• Strong C, C++ and Python programming skills and product development experience.
• Strong background in software methodology and full-cycle development (design, implementation, testing, and debugging).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in computer storage industry, especially with PCIe/NVMe protocols.

Preferred Skills:

• ARM Architecture
• Knowledge of Rust and Memory Safe Programming
• Knowledge of Caliptra Open-Source Root-of-Trust technologies
• Familiarity with hardware & software co-verification/emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium and Protium
• Bus/Logic Analyzers and PCIe Exercisers
• Source Code Management (Git, Perforce etc.)
• Agile Scrum development methodology
• DevOps and Continuous Improvement Frameworks
• Secure Development Life Cycle and Methodology
• JIRA project management software
• Knowledge scripting languages such as:
  • Python, Perl etc.
• Familiarity with Linux environment (device drivers, shell scripting etc.)

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

10% walking, 10% standing, 80% sitting; 100% in doors; Usual business hours

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 California, is $88,000 - $232,000.*

*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.