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Job Description:
You will be part of the Software development team in Chennai, India, working on software tools for our USB Hubs, PCIe/USB Ethernet controllers. The job responsibilities include,
- Design and develop configuration, provisioning, and diagnostic tools using Rust
- Build reliable, secure, and scalable applications for configuring and managing embedded devices and systems
- Develop GUI- or CLI-based utilities for device setup, monitoring, firmware management, and system configuration
- Work closely with firmware, hardware, and product engineering teams to define tool requirements and integration workflows
- Implement communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet or TCP/IP
- Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and usability
- Debug and troubleshoot software and device communication issues
- Develop automated testing, validation, and CI/CD workflows for configuration tools
- Create and maintain technical documentation, APIs, and user guides
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality and best practices
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer/Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in software development with exposure to embedded or hardware-integrated systems
- Strong proficiency in Rust programming language
- Experience developing configuration, monitoring, or system utility tools
- Knowledge of device communication protocols and hardware interaction
- Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows application development
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Understanding of secure coding practices and software reliability
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0% - 25%To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer/Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 7-10 years of software tools development experience
- Strong experience in Rust
- Strong experience in modern C++
- Solid understanding of backend fundamentals (concurrency, networking, performance, security basics)
- Experience with modern build systems and tooling (e.g., Cargo, CMake, Bazel, Meson)
- Familiarity with Linux development environments and automated testing
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with multiple projects and deadlines
- Team player but able to work independently; self-starter adaptable to changing requirements
- gRPC and Protocol Buffers experience
- Familiarity with Docker/containers, deployment workflows, and software upgrade processes
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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.
