Senior Engineer II - Software

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Job Description:

• Adhere to the Microchip Guiding Principles.
• Assist customers in designing, developing, and troubleshooting diverse microcontroller-based projects.
• Provide design solutions and technical alternatives.
• Have the ability to translate complex technical concepts into simplified examples.
• Develop deliverables such as reference designs, proof of concepts, custom projects, application notes, demonstration software, examples, and training materials.
• Differentiate Microchip solutions from other embedded microcontroller alternatives, identifying key technical benefits, capabilities, and failings.
• When necessary, travel to customer sites for technical discussions and on-site development.
• Work with and provide feedback to Design Engineering, Product Engineering and Validation Engineering teams.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Architecture, Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related technology.
• Seven, or more, years of experience in embedded firmware design and development.
• Must be a collaborator with demonstrable presentation and communication skills.
• Must be initiative-taking and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess an eager attitude toward learning new skills and technology.
• Strong knowledge of ARM and MIPS microcontroller architectures.
• Solid programming experience in embedded C and use of embedded software frameworks.
• Working knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, PWMs, RTCs, WDTs, Timer/Counters, Ethernet MACs,
• Working knowledge of device communication protocols such as BLE, Bluetooth, USB, I2C, CAN, SPI, UART.
• Experience with real-time operating systems, RTOS, such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, embOS.
• Ability to interpret and provide feedback on hardware circuit schematics.
• Capable of using electronic lab equipment, e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, probes, and protocol analyzers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Former Field Application Engineers will have a significant advantage.
• Working knowledge of BLE, IoT, and embedded security protocols and methods.
• Previous experience integrating solutions with SAM and, or PIC processors.
• Work experience on IDE tools like MPLABx IDE, IAR Workbench, Keil MDK, Atmel Studio.
• Full stack and application layer software development experience on embedded systems.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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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