Senior Engineer I – Applications

Microchip Technology Inc.

. Support, manage, and resolve technical issues related to Data Center Solutions hardware and firmware/software products .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $70,304 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in firmware development and debugging for storage and communication products, with strong capabilities in customer training and technical support. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing product lifecycle activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Firmware DevelopmentEmbedded Systems DevelopmentC ProgrammingDebugging Tools DevelopmentCustomer-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

Firmware DevelopmentEmbedded Systems DevelopmentC ProgrammingDebugging SkillsScripting LanguagesSoC Architecture KnowledgeAI/ML Tools Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

JavaTCL/TKPerlPython

Industry Keywords

Data Center SolutionsEnterprise Storage DevicesProduct LifecycleCustomer CollateralFeasibility Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, manage, and resolve technical issues related to Data Center Solutions hardware and firmware/software products
Debug firmware, software, and protocol-level issues for enterprise storage devices
Work with customers and cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements gathering through post-production support
Develop and maintain customer collateral, including firmware user manuals, quick-start guides, release notes, errata, and application notes
Develop and provide product training to customers and internal teams
Demonstrate new products to customers and at industry events
Conduct feasibility studies, investigations, proofs of concept, and prototypes for next-generation products
Travel to customer sites for on-site support or meetings as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
5–7.5 years of experience in firmware development of storage or communication products or AI/ML tools development
Strong firmware and embedded systems development and debugging skills
Experience designing, developing, and testing firmware using C
Experience developing debug tools using scripting languages such as Java, TCL/TK, Perl, or Python
Experience or knowledge of SoC architecture
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Customer-facing experience
Ability to travel within North America and internationally as needed
Ability to work regular business hours and meet physical requirements of 70% sitting, 15% standing, and 15% walking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units
Quarterly bonus payments
Health benefits beginning day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry-leading ESPP program with a 2-year look-back feature