Staff Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a group of firmware engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Participate in the design and development of secure boot and security firmware
• Contribute to architecture and design reviews as a key member of the firmware team
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems within embedded real-time systems
• Generate comprehensive engineering documentation for all development activities

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in embedded system development and verification
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python
• Extensive experience with full-cycle software development (design, implementation, testing, and debugging)
• Proven experience in the computer storage industry, specifically with PCIe/NVMe protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM Architecture and Rust (Memory Safe Programming)
• Knowledge of Caliptra Open-Source Root-of-Trust technologies
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-verification platforms like Cadence Palladium or Protium
• Proficiency with Bus/Logic Analyzers and PCIe Exercisers
• Experience with Agile Scrum, DevOps, and Secure Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Familiarity with Linux environments, including device drivers and shell scripting

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments
• Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one
• Retirement savings plans
• Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 2-year look-back feature

About the Company

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor company that designs the technology powering the world. Our Data Center Solutions Division focuses on NVM Express (NVMe) SSD controllers that enable high-performance storage for the world's leading enterprises and data centers. We pride ourselves on a culture of trust, empowerment, and continuous professional growth.