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Microchip

Senior Engineer I - software

LocationIndia - Chennai
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 7, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live3h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS
Very Good Knowledge/experience in MPLAB and tool chains
Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, P4)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Nice to have5
Hands on in Linux device driver development
Expertise in Debugging Tools like JTAG debuggers
Hands-on experience with embedded software development tools such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Working knowledge of assembly language programming
Proficiency in Windows system programming, Perl or Python scripting for developing utilities
Skills
C
RTOS
MPLAB
Git
P4
Linux
JTAG
Assembly
Perl
Python
About the company
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
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 where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
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. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description:
Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our NCS Product Development team that develops all kinds of software including firmware, drivers, etc. that brings more value to NCS products with a strong customer focus. We are looking for a self-driven, proactive Firmware Engineer with good exposure to an embedded environment and expertise in C, willing to work as an individual contributor and get involved in the complete product development life cycle.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Required Skills/Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
•
4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
•
Proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS.
•
Very Good Knowledge/experience in MPLAB and tool chains
•
Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
•
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
•
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, P4).
•
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Nice to have
Preferred Skills/Knowledge:
•
Hands on in Linux device driver development.
•
Expertise in Debugging Tools like JTAG debuggers.
•
Hands-on experience with embedded software development tools such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
•
Working knowledge of assembly language programming.
•
Proficiency in Windows system programming, Perl or Python scripting for developing utilities.
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