Sr Tech Staff Engineer Software

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Microchips Frequency and Timing Systems Business Unit is the worlds 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 be responsible for working 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.

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.

Qualifications :

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters 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).

Additional Information :

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling Hearing Other Seeing Talking Works Alone Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% Sitting 10% Walking 10% Standing Usual Business Hours

Pay Range:

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 addition to these components our package includes health benefits that begin day one retirement savings plans and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year 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 which could be performed in the US is $91000 - $232000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time