Engineer II - Software

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Job Description:

Microchip Company is the world’s leading source of precise timing and synchronization solutions. We are looking for an embedded systems junior level software engineer to join our Santa Rosa Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for working on platform and technology building block for our network timing and synchronization range of products.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing software: Creating scalable and optimized software systems for embedded devices and system.

• Work on U-boot and Linux kernel modules.

• Design and develop Linux Kernel Drivers.

• Experience with UART, SPI and I2C interfaces.

• Experience with Yocto framework.

• Design and develop networking software and firewall iptables for PTP and NTP based server systems.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or Electronic Engineering

• Minimum 2 years of experience developing embedded software

• Linux Kernel and Peripheral drivers like Ethernet, Flash, SPI, I2C.

• Bootloader (U-boot) and Linux Kernel Porting

• Experience in IP protocols and networking software development.

• Experience in Firewall, Routing, IPv4, IPv6, VLAN

• Deep knowledge of Linux based embedded software design.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Yocto framework

• Packet network time synchronization protocols, such as NTP and PTP.

• ARM or RISC-V based systems.

• Linux Ethernet driver development

• Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) development

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).

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 payments. In 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 California, is $68,640 - $128,000.*

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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