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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer I - Software (Boot ROM) - **Company:** Microchip Technology Incorporated - **Location:** Hauppauge, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,304.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Keil, ARM Architecture, Unit Testing, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Software Performance - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/microchiphr/External/job/NY---Hauppauge/Senior-Engineer-I---Software--Boot-ROM-_R3556-26 ## About the Role * Preferably experience in: o Experience in embedded programming on microcontroller - C \ C++ o Experience with common microcontroller and/or embedded processing platforms such as ARM Cortex M4\M55 o Experience in common debugging tools to troubleshoot embedded code and implement corrections. o Integrated Development Environment(IDE) Software Programs o Firmware development experience using on Microchip PIC Microcontrollers using MPLab IDEs is a plus o Understanding of higher-level languages, object-oriented methodologies, user-interface implementation for Hardware and software debug o Demonstrated skill in independently using electronics lab equipment to develop/troubleshoot * Proficient on o ARM processor Cortex M4\M55 architecture & features o Keil, Visual Studio, MPLAB tools o Python and\or Perl scripting language is a plus o Hardware integration for interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.: o Security - crypto algorithms AES, HASH, ECC, PQC o Hands on FPGA or any development paltform o Strong team player, proactive, motivated and self driven. ## Description The SCG-FW division of Microchip Technology that design & develop ECs for the major computer manufacturers is looking for a Senior Engineer with 5-7 years experience for our Hauppauge office. Your major responsibilities include understanding the specification. Getting hands on existing products for the flow and design of FW Bootloader. Unit test FW features added for the new products as per specification. Involving the development of Test EC APP firmware (FW), software utilities, and the design and debug of the application in test hardware such as FPGA and\or evaluation boards for the Bootloader functional checks. You will be developing the FW & SW tests suits for the embedded processor (ARM) as well as the functional blocks (ex. SPI, UART, SMB, crypto blocks, ESPI, etc.) that are featured on the chip. As a part of product development, you will be involved in resolving issues in the design, development and supporting internal groups such as Validation , Test and QA to get the part production worthy., * Firmware architecture - define & outline, develop the basic architecture of the firmware as per specification. * Develops coding for new products, and maintains and modify code for existing products using embedded C\C++ programming, in accordance with software specifications. * Maintain software design documentation * Write test reports for the newly added feature set * Develop the base features needed for the team to develop test firmware for unit testing the feature addition * Set and codify firmware guideline & best practice * Work with internal groups to get the part production worthy * Works with project team members to identify and mitigate development risks and produce development plans * Conduct Software requirements analysis, software risk analysis, and software performance analysis ## Related Videos - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)