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Job Description:
Application Engineer shall be a member of the Applications team in Microchip’s Secure Computing Group responsible for:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve embedded firmware for Secure Computing products.
- Assist in onboarding customers with secure Platform Root Of Trust devices by providing technical expertise and guidance.
- Experience in system understanding, Hardware integration testing, system integration and troubleshooting.
- Handle customer clarifications, deliver technical demos, and present solutions effectively to prospective and existing customers.
- Manage and resolve customer issues through Salesforce ticketing system while ensuring timely communication and support.
- Contribute to internal development efforts related to secure Platform Root Of Trust devices
- Testing embedded firmware for Secure computing products.
- Work with multi-site cross-functional teams.
- Develop customer application notes to support product adoption.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 year’s of experience in firmware development & testing for embedded systems, microprocessors, and microcontrollers.
- The candidate should be very strong in C programming in an embedded environment.
- Experience in writing scripts in python.
- Experience in Basic Crypto and Security algorithms is preferrable.
- Experience with ARM Architecture, Linux and command line build tools (preferred)
- Experience in Chromium EC firmware / Zephyr Project experience is preferrable.
- This position is for individual with Hands on and for individual contributor role.
- Experience in deployment, verification, and validation of embedded software products.
- Familiarity with cross-platform development and debugging tools.
- Good to have hands on work experience with Free RTOS or Zephyr RTOS.
- Good Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, Self-motivated, team player, capable of multitasking. Professional Communication skills are a definite must for this position.
- Seasoned using embedded debugging tools such as Oscilloscope, debuggers and protocol analyzers
- Experience in deployment and testing of embedded software products
- Experience in Verification and validation of embedded software products
- Familiarity with cross-platform development and debugging tools
- Familiarity with command line build tools
- Knowledge/experience in I2C, SPI or other networking & real-time content streaming protocols
- Very good team player and good at communication within and outside of the organization
- Knowledge/experience in MPLAB/ KIEL IDE and tool chains is a Plus
- Experience in Security, Azure platform and IOT platform is preferable.
- Candidate with education from reputed institutes with good academic records is preferred
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Skills Required
- 3 to 5 years of experience in firmware development and testing for embedded systems, microprocessors, and microcontrollers
- Strong C programming experience in an embedded environment
- Experience writing Python scripts
- Experience deploying, verifying, and validating embedded software products
- Familiarity with cross-platform development and debugging tools
- Experience with embedded debugging tools, including oscilloscopes, debuggers, and protocol analyzers
- Knowledge or experience with I2C, SPI, or other networking and real-time content streaming protocols
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, teamwork, multitasking, and professional communication skills
- Experience with basic cryptography and security algorithms
- Experience with ARM architecture, Linux, and command-line build tools
- Experience with Chromium EC firmware or the Zephyr Project
- Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS or Zephyr RTOS
- Experience with security, Azure, and IoT platforms
- Knowledge or experience with MPLAB, Keil IDE, and toolchains
- Education from a reputed institute and strong academic records
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage starts on the first day, and some sites provide on‑site clinics and fitness centers. Health insurance is characterized as generally positive and, in some cases, low‑cost.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount and look‑back and broad‑based RSUs are available to employees. Active participation and company disclosures indicate these equity programs are widely accessible.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is offered across U.S. locations. Employer‑verified listings and location pages corroborate the availability of retirement benefits.
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What We Do
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.
