Job Description
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 Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
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Job Description
About the Company
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity, and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions incorporated in a broad range of products.
About The Team
Microchip FPGA Business unit offers FPGA device families suited for secure, power-efficient compute in a wide range of applications spanning across Imaging, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Automation, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Wireline Access Networks & Cellular Infrastructure.
The Software Solutions team develops the next generation multimedia and connectivity solutions for Microchip’s FPGA products using the latest technology trends. The team develops end-to-end Solutions involving Userspace Frameworks and Reference Applications, over underlying Drivers for high-speed cameras, video compression standards like MJPEG and H.264, display, connectivity standards like Ethernet, PCIe, USB, QSPI, I2C, Wireless communications, Optical networking. The Software Solutions development includes defining the architecture and design of the software stack and associated modules, writing code, debugging, verifying the solution, review and submission. The team also defines features and usecases for upcoming e2e solutions as a part of defining the roadmap.
About The Position
The current position is an excellent opportunity for someone willing to work on next-generation Linux Solutions running on Industry’s first RISC-V based SoC FPGA. The individual will work on developing end-to-end Solution Stacks on Microchip’s FPGA products, involving Connectivity Interfaces/Protocols. The Solution Stack would typically consist of Drivers, Userspace Frameworks and Reference Applications. The current position requires such Solutions to be built over Connectivity/Networking Interfaces like Ethernet, PCIe, USB, QSPI, I2C, Wireless communications, Optical networking, etc.
Job Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Required Experience
• Solid Programming experience in C/C++ with emphasis on Embedded Systems.
• Experience of Programming from scratch, using Software Programming Principles, Quality Coding Techniques, Data Structures.
• Experience in Software Design, knowledge of how APIs, Libraries, Frameworks and Applications are designed.
• Experience in one or more Connectivity Interfaces/Protocols like Ethernet, PCIe, USB, QSPI, I2C, Wireless communications, Optical networking, etc.
• Experience in Linux Userspace Frameworks and Applications. Knowledge of Linux OS techniques such as multi-threading, IPC, etc. Knowledge of Linux Kernel is a plus.
• Familiarity with Linux build systems (Yocto), code management tools (bitbucket and git), code review, regression and automation tools.
• Software debugging in Linux environment, tuning & optimizing software for performance, power and memory.
• Understanding of Hardware and Software subsystems, interfaces for hardware and software debugging methods.
• Knowledge of Microchip debugging tools and testing equipment is a plus.
• FPGA and RISC-V processors knowledge is a plus.
Requirements/Qualifications
Qualification
• Bachelors or Masters in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of experience
Required Skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication with global teams.
• Ability to follow and enforce quality standards and guidelines.
• Willing to take ownership of the complete system development cycle.
• Ability to establish task-level schedules and manage multiple project deadlines.
At Microchip, we create an environment for employee recognition, technical training, and focus on employee wellness and community engagement. We encourage diversity and recognize the value of bringing in multi-viewpoints in technology. We strive to provide opportunities that create significant development experiences and a sense of ownership directly impacting customer success.
Travel Time
No Travel
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Engineer I| Embedded Software position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
