Engineer I - Software

• Develop, debug, and test embedded software for precise frequency and timing systems.
• Participate in software module design with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and reusability.
• Learn and apply precise frequency and timing concepts.
• Build knowledge of communication networks and frequency and timing communication protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to support successful product development.
• Partner with system testing teams to analyze, identify, and resolve software defects.

Microchip's Frequency and Timing Systems (FTS) Business Unit provides precise timing and synchronization solutions for telecom, wireless, military, scientific, and enterprise systems. We are seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to join our Santa Rosa engineering team. This role is well suited for a recent college graduate or an early-career software engineer with 0-2.5 years of experience who is interested in developing embedded software for high-precision frequency and timing systems., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 0-2.5 years of relevant software engineering experience, including coursework, internships, projects, or professional experience.
• Successful completion of core electrical engineering and computer science coursework.
• Working knowledge of C and C++ gained through coursework, projects, internships, or related experience.
• Good understanding of data structures and encapsulated software design.
• Understanding of basic data analysis principles.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of the product development process and design controls.
• Understanding of computer networks and TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of ML/AI concepts
• Experience using AI tools for software development.

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 ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $143,000.*

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you., To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.