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# Senior Engineer I - Applications

- **Company:** Microchip Technology
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Application Notes, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Datasheets, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Linux Development
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17838652?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17838652%2FSenior-Engineer-I-Applications-Texas-Austin

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in electrical engineeringor equivalent discipline with 5 years of experience.

 * Demonstrated experience with PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed signaling technologies.

 * Work experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C,UART etc

 * Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality engineering documentation.

 * Strong understanding of C/C++, scripting languages like python, shell

 * Strong understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits.

 * Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design.

 * Basic understanding of Linux development and developer community.

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Masters degree in electrical engineering.

 * Experience in technical training development and presentation.

 * Experience in direct customer service and support.

 * Experience in working withhigh speedsignals such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.

 * Experience in directly designing electrical circuits/system design/reference designs.

 * Experience withsoftware basedPCB design.

 * Experience with programming in embedded assembly and Python languages

 * Experience in working with Lab equipment like function generators, power supplies and oscilloscopes.

 * Experience in working with hardware and Microcontroller based designs

 * Experience in trouble shooting hardware and software issues

Travel Time:
0% - 25%

## Description

Microchip is seeking a Senior Applications Engineerto join the USB and Networking business unit (UNG).

The job responsibilities include:

 * Develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products

 * Support of Linux, Windows and RTOS drivers for Microchip USB/PCIe to Ethernet bridges and PCIe switch products.

 * Planning and coordinating the development/sustaining maintenance for Windows, Linux, RTOS and MacOS drivers.

 * Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, reference designs, and other activities for new product development.

 * Develop and present technical training such as webinars, hands-on workshops, etc. to customers, sales and field application engineers.

 * Provide direct technical support to sales and field application engineers as well as key strategic customers.

 * Work in a team environment and interact with Design, Product /Test and Marketing teams.

 * Work with Marketing and Sales team to identify new applications and market spaces and assist in the definition of new products.


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