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Microchip Technology Inc. · 12 hours ago

Staff Firmware Engineer

Microchip Technology Inc. is a global leader in technology, and they are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to join their Data Center Solutions Division. The successful candidate will design, implement, and verify security firmware for NVMe SSD controllers, while also leading and mentoring a team of firmware engineers.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a group of firmware engineers and collaborate with cross functional teams
Participate in the design and development of secure boot and security firmware
Participate as a member of the firmware team in the architecture and design reviews
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems
Generate comprehensive engineering documentation

Qualification

CC++PythonEmbedded systemsPCIe/NVMe protocolsARM ArchitectureRustCaliptra technologiesCo-verification platformsSource Code ManagementAgile ScrumDevOpsSecure Development Life CycleJIRALinux environment

Required

BS/MS degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience required
10+ years embedded system development and verification experience
Strong C, C++ and Python programming skills and product development experience
Strong background in software methodology and full-cycle development (design, implementation, testing, and debugging)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in computer storage industry, especially with PCIe/NVMe protocols

Preferred

ARM Architecture
Knowledge of Rust and Memory Safe Programming
Knowledge of Caliptra Open-Source Root-of-Trust technologies
Familiarity with hardware & software co-verification/emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium and Protium
Bus/Logic Analyzers and PCIe Exercisers
Source Code Management (Git, Perforce etc.)
Agile Scrum development methodology
DevOps and Continuous Improvement Frameworks
Secure Development Life Cycle and Methodology
JIRA project management software
Knowledge scripting languages such as: Python, Perl etc
Familiarity with Linux environment (device drivers, shell scripting etc.)

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.

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Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Microchip Technology Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (113)
2023 (116)
2022 (119)
2021 (94)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.42B
Key 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

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Steve Sanghi
CEO and President
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Rich Simoncic
Chief Operating Officer
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