Senior Engineer I-Applications

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Job Description:

• Develop, test and validate Embedded software solution for Microchip 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++
• Define and drive early Application Specific Software Product from concept through implementation readiness.
• Embed secure-by-design methodologies, ensuring alignment with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and industry security standards.
• Collaborate with corporate QA and Functional Safety (FuSa) experts to ensure compliance with ASPICE and functional safety standards, such as ASPICE-L3, ISO 26262 or equivalent quality assurance requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with silicon design, system architecture, firmware, and security teams to ensure cohesive architectural decisions.
• Support architectural trade-off analysis covering performance, power, safety, and security.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and test planning.
• Contribute to documentation, specifications, and design guidelines.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded systems development, semiconductor or electronic product development, or a related field.
• Hands-on programming experience in C/C++ and Python, with the ability to write production-quality or prototype-level code.
• Strong experience in Microcontroller, Application Specific Software Product
• Ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Proven knowledge of secure-by-design concepts, threat modeling, and hardware security fundamentals
• Hands-on experience or strong understanding of Functional Safety (FuSa) requirements and standards

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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.

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