Firmware Engineer

Overview

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The Data Center Solutions Division within Microchip designs NVM Express (NVMe) SSD controllers that enable leading enterprises and data centers to deploy high-performing and high-capacity SSDs using the latest NAND technologies.

As a member of the NVM controller firmware team in Roseville, CA, reporting to a Senior Manager of Firmware Development, a successful applicant will be involved in the design, implementation, and verification of security firmware for the latest generation of NVMe SSD Controllers.

• Lead and mentor a group of firmware engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in the design and development of secure boot and security firmware.
• Participate as a member of the firmware team in the architecture and design reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems.
• Generate comprehensive engineering documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years embedded system development and verification experience.
• Strong C, C++ and Python programming skills and product development experience.
• Strong background in software methodology and full-cycle development (design, implementation, testing, and debugging).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in computer storage industry, especially with PCIe/NVMe protocols.

Preferred

Skills:

• ARM Architecture
• Knowledge of Rust and Memory Safe Programming
• Knowledge of Caliptra Open-Source Root-of-Trust technologies
• Familiarity with hardware & software co-verification/emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium and Protium
• Bus/Logic Analyzers and PCIe Exercisers
• Source Code Management (Git, Perforce etc.)
• Agile Scrum development methodology
• Dev Ops and Continuous Improvement Frameworks
• Secure Development Life Cycle and Methodology
• JIRA project management software
• Knowledge scripting languages such as Python, Perl etc.
• Familiarity with Linux environment (device drivers, shell scripting etc.)

0% - 25%

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

Regular business hours; 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking

We offer a total compensation package that includes base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments, along with health benefits from day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry-leading ESPP with a 2-year look-back feature. The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $232,000.*

* Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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