Engineer II - Firmware Development

About the Team

Microchip’s Data Center Solutions (DCS) Business Unit builds the technology that powers the world’s most demanding cloud and enterprise environments. Our Storage Controllers, Memory Controllers, NVMe SSD Controllers, PCIe Switches, and SAS Expanders are trusted across hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and storage networks for their performance, reliability, and security.

As a DCS Firmware Engineer, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team developing real‑time firmware for next‑generation System‑on‑Chip (SoC) products. You’ll work hands‑on with cutting‑edge silicon, prototype platforms, and advanced debug ecosystems—including FPGAs, development boards, automation frameworks, protocol analyzers, and internal test equipment.

• Shape firmware for brand‑new silicon devices
• Dive deep into industry‑defining technologies such as PCIe, DDR4/5, NVMe, SAS, SATA, CXL and NAND flash
• Collaborate closely with silicon design, validation, emulation, verification, and applications teams
• Influence product architecture and contribute to long‑term technical strategy
• Grow your career through internal mobility, mentorship, and exposure to multiple disciplines

• Design, develop, integrate, debug, and verify embedded firmware in C and Assembly
• Own firmware components from concept through product release and maintenance
• Program embedded MIPS processors to implement core firmware and software subsystems
• Participate in detailed design and code reviews
• Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, firmware, and system layers
• Analyze and optimize firmware performance (cycle counts, cache utilization, frame rates)
• Produce clear, comprehensive engineering documentation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 2‑3 years of firmware/software development experience in real‑time or embedded systems
• Strong understanding of firmware architecture, design patterns, and implementation
• Proven ability to design, implement, and document complex embedded systems
• Proficiency in C and assembly for embedded processors
• Experience with RTOS concepts: threads, scheduling, synchronization, memory management
• Familiarity with tool chains, debuggers, and embedded development workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines

• Experience with storage or high‑speed I/O protocols: PCIe, CXL, DDR4/5, NVMe, SAS, SATA, NAND flash, SCSI, Fibre Channel, RAID, enclosure management
• Background in SoC architecture, IP integration, or silicon bring‑up
• Exposure to real‑time operating systems and kernel development
• Familiarity with hardware design and simulation tools
• Experience in mentoring or training junior engineers
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for firmware security
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration workflows
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, iterative development environment

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Pay Range: $86,000 - $186,000.
* * Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Benefits: 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 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.