Principal Engineer - Firmware

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Senior level
Hardware • Semiconductor
The Role
The Principal Engineer in Firmware will design and implement firmware for NVMe controllers, troubleshoot software issues in embedded real-time systems, and contribute to engineering documentation while working in a collaborative DevOps environment.
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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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.

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Job Description:

Job Description:

The Data Center Solutions division within Microchip designs NVMe 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, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and reporting to the Manager of Firmware Development, a successful applicant will be involved in the design and implementation of the firmware for

the latest generation of Flashtec NVMe Controllers.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the design and development of firmware for controller SoC
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems
  • Generate comprehensive engineering documentation
  • Participate in the development of Continuous Integration frameworks using DevOps 

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/MS degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent discipline
  • 5-8 years embedded system development experience
  • Strong C and C++ 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 NVMe/PCIe protocols
  • Preferred Skills:
    • ARM SoC Architecture
    • Familiarity with hardware & software co-verification/emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium and Protium
    • Source Code Management (Git, Perforce etc.)
    • Agile Scrum development methodology
    • DevOps and Continuous Integration Frameworks
    • JIRA project management software
    • Knowledge on one of more of these scripting languages:
      • PERL, Python
    • Familiarity with Linux environment (CLI, device drivers, shell scripting etc.)
    • Security Product / Cryptographic Algorithm Development
    • Bus/Logic analyzers

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Top Skills

C
C++
The Company
HQ: Chandler, AZ
13,393 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1989

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.

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