Principal Engineer

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We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated person with an Engineering or Computer Science background to join our Firmware / Embedded Software team in the Communication Business Unit at Microchip. We are building firmware for the high-performance System on Chip (SoC) devices developed by our hardware teams. These SoC products contain clusters of CPUs, data switching subsystems and a variety of high speed and low speed interfaces. They support the aerospace and communications markets as well as a growing number of applications in next-generation embedded systems. Our focus is on technical excellence, teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvements in an open and encouraging environment. If you have a strong technical background in firmware or embedded software testing, embedded systems, and communications protocols, then this is the position for you

As a Principal Firmware Verification Engineer, you will be part of a team of professionals designing and implementing tests for embedded software and drivers for modern System-on-Chip (SoC) devices which runs Linux/RTOSs and contains multi-CPU clusters, ethernet switches, high-speed interfaces (PCIe/CXL) and memory & peripheral interfaces. You will participate in all stages of the firmware / embedded software project, for example: defining functional test plans, building/supporting test frameworks, automated regression environment and test infrastructure, designing and implementing tests and working with the Software Development teams to resolve bugs. This verification work spans the pre-silicon development phase, which uses FPGA-based prototyping platforms and the post-silicon phase which uses lab-based evaluation boards.

• Leading fellow team members in the verification of major product features
• Translate functional specifications, requirements, and standards into comprehensive test plans
• Architect and develop testing strategies for firmware / embedded software systems
• Design, develop, and debug tests to verify firmware / embedded software and maintain these tests in regression
• Developing and supporting our CI/CD automated regression environment
• Developing and maintaining test frameworks for both pre and post silicon testing
• Contribute to the analysis of 3rd party tools and the definition of processes related to test methodology and its interaction with development procedures
• Setup and configuration of 3rd party test equipment and Microchip SoC test boards
• Writing and reviewing comprehensive engineering documentation
• Work with the product development, application, and validation engineering teams as part of test related activities

• Bachelors Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• 10 years of related work experience in Software/Firmware Verification
• Strong knowledge of C/C and Python programming and object-oriented design principles
• Experience with embedded ARM, RISC-V, or MIPS is an asset
• Experience with Linux in an embedded system or an RTOS is an asset
• Experience debugging tests and firmware with prototype FPGA/ASICs is an asset
• Experience with Ethernet/IP/TCP-IP or other communications protocol development is an asset
• Must be comfortable in a lab environment engaging in bring up and debug activities on hardware and firmware systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience as part of a collaborative development team, and a passion for mentoring those around you

0 PERCENT - 25 PERCENT

We 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 IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position is $86,000 - $186,000.*
*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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