Microchip Technology Inc. · 5 hours ago
Senior Engineer II – Firmware
CA - San Jose - 3870 N. First St
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expMicrochip Technology Inc. is a leading company in the technology sector, specializing in innovative solutions for data centers. They are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Development Engineer to design, develop, and support firmware solutions for storage controllers and expanders, collaborating with cross-geo teams to address customer needs and enhance product offerings.
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Responsibilities
Develop firmware and software for ROC processor powered solutions using the C programming language
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems
Write Unit Test cases and validate the components you have developed
Participate in detailed design discussions and code reviews
Participate in technical analysis and designing of storage software solutions involving SAS/SATA expanders, SATA/SAS/NVMe RAID controller technologies
Work with Applications/Marketing teams to help customers develop their Storage solutions using Microchip devices and software/firmware components
Work in collaboration with other Microchip sites to design solutions and resolve customer issues
Support current products and guide next generation products to production
Write comprehensive engineering documentation
Proactive approach to reaching out to stakeholders to drive your deliverables to closure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree in Electronics/Computer Science Engineering or related technical majors
7.5 - 9 years of strong firmware development experience in embedded systems using C programming and Assembly
3+ years of experience with one or more storage protocols such as SAS/SATA/NVMe and knowledge of PCIe
Knowledge of scripting languages, programming tools and environments
Basic understanding of RAID
Extensive experience of storage firmware design and implementation
Demonstrate ability to conceive, design, implement and document complex firmware systems
Demonstrate knowledge in use of protocol analyzers and debug tools
Effective communicator of technical ideas using verbal as well as written skills
Team Player
Highly motivated, sets personal goals, and achieves goals without supervision
Preferred
Exposure to Storage Security features (Encryptions, SPDM, Hash algorithms) an added advantage
Exposure to Network protocols (TCP/IP, ARP, understanding of ethernet frame formats, basic understanding of network device drivers), an added advantage
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
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2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
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CEO and President
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Chief Operating Officer
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