Senior Engineer II – Software Development, Ethernet APIs

Microchip Technology Inc.

. Develop, integrate, and maintain Ethernet device drivers and supporting software for USB- and PCIe-based network interface devices .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $70,304 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining Ethernet device drivers across multiple operating systems, including Linux and Windows, with a strong foundation in C/C++ programming. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support hardware integration while ensuring high-quality documentation and effective problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Software DevelopmentDevice Driver DevelopmentLinux Operating SystemEthernet Protocol Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Embedded SoftwareDevice DriversLow-Level SoftwarePython ProgrammingProcessor ArchitecturesConcurrencyMemory ManagementDMADevice I/OProtocol Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsEffective TeamworkOwnership of Technical WorkAdaptabilityCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Protocol AnalysersOscilloscopesLogic AnalysersAI-Assisted Engineering ToolsBoard-Level Schematics

Industry Keywords

EthernetPCIeUSBRTOSPrecision Time ProtocolAudio Video Bridging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMacOSPythonRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, integrate, and maintain Ethernet device drivers and supporting software for USB- and PCIe-based network interface devices
Work across Linux, Windows, QNX, VxWorks, and other embedded or real-time platforms
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, validation, applications, and customer-support teams in the United States, Denmark, and India
Develop detailed understanding of USB- and PCIe-based Ethernet NIC architecture, specifications, interfaces, and use cases
Apply architecture knowledge during driver design, integration, debugging, and customer support
Design, implement, and maintain Ethernet Network Controller device drivers and supporting tools for multiple operating systems
Create design, development, and support documentation
Support customer integration by reproducing system-level issues
Analyze driver, protocol, performance, and hardware interactions
Identify root causes and deliver verified resolutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in CE, EE, CS, or a related field with 7.5+ years relevant experience
Experience developing embedded software, device drivers, or low-level software for one or more operating systems, including Linux, QNX, Windows, macOS, or other operating systems and RTOS platforms
Strong programming skills in C/C++
Working experience with Python
Knowledge of processor architectures and operating-system internals, including concurrency, interrupts, DMA, memory management, and device I/O
Experience developing software for ARM or x86 platforms is preferred
Knowledge of Ethernet, PCIe, USB, or other bus communication protocols is preferred
Knowledge of PTP (Precision Time Protocol) and AVB (Audio Video Bridging) is an advantage
AI-assisted engineering tools including Claude Code is preferred
Ability to read board-level schematics
Ability to support hardware and driver bring-up
Ability to debug systems using protocol analysers, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take ownership of complex technical work
Ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed teams
Ability to independently adapt plans as product requirements and priorities change
Employment stability, reliability, and sustained accountability in prior roles
Effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Integrity and accuracy in representing qualifications, experience, and credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
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
Leadership Passage Programs supporting career growth
Employee development opportunities
Travel up to 25%