Microchip Technology Inc. · 3 hours ago
FAE - Senior Field Applications Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $216K/yr
4+ years expMicrochip Technology Inc. is a global organization that designs technology powering the world. They are seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to provide engineering support, develop proof-of-concept solutions, and act as a trusted advisor to clients in various markets.
AutomotiveManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Hiring Manager
Bryant Roe
Responsibilities
Grow “Security opportunities” funnel by working closely with our Sales and Business teams
Act as the security trusted advisor for broad portfolio of Microchip Security products and Solutions
Provide in-depth engineering support and assist customers with hardware and software development
Develop proof-of-concept solutions for helping our clients get familiar with Microchip products
Provides customers’ inputs to Business Lines and influence security related roadmaps
Willingness to travel to receive training or to support other regions as needed
Will be member of a function expertise team
Qualification
Required
4-5 years of experience in embedded systems and outstanding technical skills
Knowledge of hardware and software designs with microcontroller/Microprocessor (Microchip preferred) based Embedded Systems
Know-how of embedded security cryptography, PKI principles and certificate management
Working knowledge of hardware-based security techniques (Hardware Security Modules, TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.) into a robust hardware/software system design
Working knowledge of IOT systems and cloud connectivity (Google, AWS, Azure)
Experienced in embedded C programming language
BS in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Work effectively with Field Sales and Business Unit teams
Ability to operate under minimal guidance and assume personal responsibility/accountability comfortably
Establish trust and credibility with customers, distributors, and regional team
Effectively manage prioritization of many opportunities and customers
Self-starting learner – proactively keeps up to date with new technologies and products
Work effectively with other regions and divisional applications
Proficient written and verbal skills in English
Accomplished Presentation and Training skills
Preferred
Experience in design or technical support is a plus
Embedded Linux knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Health benefits that begin day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
Company
Microchip Technology Inc.
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.42BKey Investors
Opportunity Now ColoradoSevenBridge Financial GroupSequoia Capital
2025-03-21Post Ipo Equity· $1.32B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-03-19Grant· $1.06M
Leadership Team
Steve Sanghi
CEO and President
Rich Simoncic
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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