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Job Description:
Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our NCS Product Development team that develops all kinds of software including firmware, drivers, etc. that brings more value to NCS products with a strong customer focus. We are looking for a self-driven, proactive Firmware Engineer with good exposure to an embedded environment and expertise in C, willing to work as an individual contributor and get involved in the complete product development life cycle.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
- Proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS.
- Very Good Knowledge/experience in MPLAB and tool chains
- Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, P4).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills/Knowledge:
- Hands on in Linux device driver development.
- Expertise in Debugging Tools like JTAG debuggers.
- Hands-on experience with embedded software development tools such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
- Working knowledge of assembly language programming.
- Proficiency in Windows system programming, Perl or Python scripting for developing utilities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field
- 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
- Proficiency in Embedded C
- Proficiency in RTOS
- Very good knowledge/experience in MPLAB and toolchains
- Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, P4)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Hands-on Linux device driver development
- Expertise in debugging tools like JTAG debuggers
- Experience with logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes
- Working knowledge of assembly language programming
- Proficiency in Windows system programming, Perl or Python scripting
Microchip Technology Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
