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locations
CA - San Jose - 3870 N. First St
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R4812-23
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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
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Job Description:
At Microchip FPGA group, we develop SOC FPGA compute platforms targeting a broad range of low power applications including smart embedded vision, industrial IOT, Access/Gateways/ Aggregation Networks, compute platforms for aerospace and defense.
As a Firmware Engineer, you'll work with a team of highly motivated Architects and Senior Designers to develop the specification and implementation of control firmware for our FPGAs. This firmware is the heart of our FPGAs, managing device configuration & startup, providing run-time services, and implements leading-edge security features. In addition to developing firmware for our next generation devices, you will also be responsible for maintaining patches for our existing products.
You will also work with the logic verification team to devise test strategies and debug problems. Additionally, you will support Product Engineering teams with customized firmware for silicon validation and failure analysis.
Responsibilities
Manage a small team of junior engineers
Explore architectural options & analyze hardware/software trade-offs
Participate in development of firmware architecture specification
Implement & maintain device firmware
Support logic verification activities
Support silicon bring-up and debug activities
Maintain firmware patches for existing products
Maintain bug database and present status to product core team
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
15+ years of industry experience and experience of/desire to manage a small team
Experience developing embedded firmware in C & assembly language on ARM or RISC-V processors
Experience working with silicon and using lab equipment
Ability to understand Verilog and experience using logic simulators
Preferred qualifications:
Familiarity with Flash or SONOS non-volatile memory technology is a major plus
Experience working with FPGAs
Experience working with cryptographic algorithms, e.g. AES, SHA and Elliptic Curve
Experience with the RISC-V ISA
Experience working with ARM Cortex-M processors
Experience developing in Java
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, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking; 100% in doors; 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 $75,000 - $232,000.*
*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.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster
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