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Microchip Technology Inc.

Engineer I - Firmware

Microchip Technology Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199


Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the

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and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job DescriptionAs a Firmware Engineer in the Data Center Solutions group (DCS), you will work on designing and developing the firmware for our next-generation Data Center Storage products, including enterprise-class NVMe SSD controllers and other PCIe-based products. Throughout you will be mentored and coached by experienced engineers and be exposed to Microchip's Best-In-Class engineering practices.

Job ResponsibilitiesRamping up on storage-related technical knowledge/concepts: ARM, AXI, PCIe, NVMe, DDR, NAND Flash, DMA, encryption, etc.Participate in the design and development of firmware for controller SoC.Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems.Generate comprehensive engineering documentation.Participate in the development of Continuous Integration frameworks using DevOps.

Requirements/QualificationsB.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.Courses in digital design, computer architecture and C programming is a must.Proficient in C programming, TCL, and Python Scripting.Excellent programming and scripting skills.Excellent analytical and debugging skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel Time0% - 25%

Physical AttributesFeeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements80% sitting, 10% standing and 10% walking

Pay RangeWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

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The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in California, is $64,480 - $128,000.*

Note:Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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