Principal Engineer Embedded Vision Edge AI

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and deployment of embedded vision solutions on edge platforms. This role focuses on developing real-time, efficient computer vision pipelines optimized for microcontrollers and microprocessors across industrial, medical, and aerospace applications.

• Architect end-to-end vision pipelines (capture → preprocessing → inference → post-processing)
• Optimize CNN models using quantization, pruning, and memory-aware techniques
• Enable camera interfaces, ISP pipelines, and real-time performance tuning
• Collaborate with silicon, tools, and applications teams to influence roadmap
• Mentor engineers and drive technical leadership across projects

• BS in EE/CS or related field with 10+ years of experience
• Strong expertise in embedded systems and computer vision
• Proficiency in C/C++, RTOS/Linux environments
• Experience with TinyML frameworks (e.g., TFLite Micro) and model optimization
• Familiarity with low-power design and hardware acceleration

• MS/PhD in EE/CS or related field

0% - 25%

Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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.