Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Software
About the Role
Microchip’s Frequency and Timing Systems Business Unit is the world’s leading source of precise timing and synchronization solutions. We are looking for a Senior Technical Staff Embedded Systems Software Engineer to join our Development team in Santa Rosa or San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will work on platform and technology building blocks for our network timing and synchronization range of products. We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in embedded systems and the ability to solve complex technical problems.
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, enrolling over a thousand people annually. 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.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize scalable software solutions for embedded devices and systems using embedded Linux operating system.
- Develop, customize, and maintain Pre-loader, U-Boot bootloader, and Linux kernel modules to support new hardware platforms and features.
- Design and deliver high-quality Linux kernel drivers for diverse peripherals, ensuring robust hardware-software integration.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineering, software QA, operations, and global development teams to align on technical strategy, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive project delivery.
- Perform board bring-up activities for newly designed hardware.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve technical problems as they arise.
- Create and maintain custom Ethernet drivers tailored to specific requirements.
- Prepare design documentation and functional specifications for new software modules.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience developing embedded platform software.
- Hands-on experience with Linux kernel internals and peripheral driver development (Ethernet, Flash, SPI, I²C, UART).
- Expertise in U-Boot bootloader customization and Linux kernel porting across embedded platforms.
- Experience with board bring-up on ARM-based systems.
- Experience in IP protocols and networking software development.
- Skilled in Linux Ethernet device driver development.
- Knowledge of networking technologies including Firewall, Routing, IPv4/IPv6, and VLANs.
- Strong understanding of embedded software design on Linux-based systems.
- Deep knowledge of OS coding techniques such as processes, threads, interrupts, etc.
- Proficient in C programming and shell scripts.
- Strong debugging skills using tools such as GDB and Lauterbach.
- Experience in Yocto framework.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with QorIQ Layerscape family of processors.
- Familiar with PCI Express controllers and bus specifications.
U.S. Export Controls Requirements
This job requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
Travel
0% - 25%
Physical Requirements
- 80% Sitting, 10% Walking, 10% Standing.
- Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking.
- Works Alone, Works Around Others.
- Usual Business Hours.
Pay
The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $232,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills, and experience. We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry, consisting of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
Benefits
- Health benefits that begin day one.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Industry-leading ESPP program with a 2-year look-back feature.