Principal Engineer Firmware Verification

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Job Description :

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 Principle 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements / Qualifications :

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

Travel Time : 0% - 25%

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 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 $86000 - $186000.

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

To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Embedded Software,Robotics,Arm,Firmware,Debugging,C / C++,Zigbee,OS Kernels,Signal Processing,Ethernet,Assembly,Internet Of Things

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 86000 - 186000