Senior Software Engineer - DevOps

We are looking for an energetic and self‑motivated Firmware & Embedded Software engineer with an Engineering or Computer Science background to join our Communication Business Unit at Microchip Technology Inc. This role focuses on building, operating, and continuously improving CI/CD, build, and release infrastructure that supports embedded software and driver development for modern System‑on‑Chip platforms.
Responsibilities   Execute the publishing of software releases to Git Hub, including versioning, tagging, and release artifact management.
Ensure reproducible and traceable releases, coordinating release readiness with engineering teams.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support build, test, package, and release workflows, continuously improving reliability, performance, and observability.
Jenkins Administration:  Serve as Jenkins admin for the internal environment, managing pipeline architecture, shared libraries, diagnosing and resolving Jenkins‑related failures and systemic reliability issues.
Build Infrastructure & Linux Operations:  Troubleshoot and resolve build server and CI issues on Alma Linux 9 and Ubuntu 24 systems; debug build failures across OS, package dependencies, tool chains, compilers, and SDKs.
Design, build, and maintain Docker‑based build environments used in CI pipelines and local development.
Act as a senior technical escalation point for CI/CD and build‑related issues.
Proactively identify and eliminate sources of build instability and inefficiency.
Collaborate closely with software teams to optimize build times, release processes, and improve reliability.
Document CI/CD processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to long‑term Dev Ops and build‑infrastructure strategy.
Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
5+ years of experience as a Dev Ops Engineer, Build Engineer, or CI/CD Engineer in a Linux‑based environment.
Hands‑on experience administering Jenkins in an enterprise or multi‑team environment.
Strong experience managing software releases on Git Hub, including tagging, versioning, and release artifacts.
Solid Linux system administration background with direct experience on Alma Linux 9/Red Hat 9 and Ubuntu 24.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex build failures spanning OS, tooling, and CI layers.
Strong experience building and maintaining Docker containers for CI/CD and developer workflows.
Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash), Python scripting, and automation.
Strong understanding of CI/CD best practices, failure analysis, and system reliability.
Ability to communicate clearly with developers and technical stakeholders.
Experience supporting hardware‑adjacent software, firmware, or embedded tool chains.
Familiarity with build systems such as Make, CMake, Ninja, or similar.
Experience optimizing build performance and CI throughput on shared infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions, mentor other engineers, or define standards.
Experience integrating AI tools such as Claude Code and Git Hub Copilot into everyday tasks.
Additional Information  Travel time: 0% – 25%. Compensation includes a competitive base salary of $86,000–$186,000, restricted stock units, quarterly bonuses, and benefits such as health coverage, retirement savings, and an IESPP program.

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