Engineer - Software

Job Description

Microchip’s Frequency and Timing Systems is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world’s standard for time. The company generates, distributes, and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries. Frequency and Timing Systems is expanding new contracts in the areas of digital signal processing, satellite communications, airborne timing, and navigation systems.

Microchip’s Government Systems group is seeking an entry‑level Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team and contribute to R&D programs in the field of precision timing and communications systems. This role is well‑suited for a recent college graduate who is eager to build hands‑on experience writing production C++ and Python code, working close to hardware, and learning from experienced engineers in a regulated engineering environment.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently within a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve technical objectives. Candidates who enjoy technical achievement, cooperative research, and market‑leading product development excel at Microchip.

This is a hands‑on technical position located in Boulder, Colorado.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a similar degree from an accredited university
• 0‑2 years of professional software development experience
• Design, develop, validate, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms and interfaces for software running on embedded systems
• Strong understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts (data structures, algorithms, debugging)
• Proficiency in object‑oriented programming using C++ and Python
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when appropriate
• US citizenship

• Experience developing and debugging software on a variety of embedded systems including x86 and ARM
• UNIX system familiarity including setup, installation, configuration, package management, scripting and general systems programming (Yocto Linux, FreeBSD is a plus)
• Mathematical background in statistics, time series analysis, filtering and outlier rejection
• Experience using distributed version control systems (Mercurial, Git, etc.)
• Familiarity with precise timing applications or algorithm development for Position, Navigation and Timing systems

This is an entry‑level role intended for growth and skill development. Mentorship from senior engineers will be provided. External candidates and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Wellness & Medical Benefits (Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits)
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Legal Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off: vacation, absence, “Sick Pay”, and 10 paid holidays

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).

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 – $143,000. The compensation package includes competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonus payments, health benefits, retirement savings plans, and an industry‑leading ESPP program.

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.