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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Staff Applications Engineer - **Company:** Microchip Technology - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $232,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Aliasing, Application Notes, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Schematic Capture, Digital Access Carrier System - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/45acee3f-9956-4b1f-a418-e159daffff52 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and 10+ years of experience * Demonstrated experience in mixed-signal and/or analog, with strong hands-on exposure to ADCs, and/or potentially other mixed signal (DAC, Digital Potentiometer, etc.) * Solid understanding of ADC fundamentals: sampling networks, reference design, input drive/settling, aliasing, noise sources, and performance metrics * Experience contributing to and/or owning product requirements and/or device definition * Proficiency in embedded programming for MCU-based data acquisition and peripheral interfaces (e.g., SPI/I C) * Experience with PCB design and hardware bring-up, including use of standard lab instrumentation * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly * Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and collaborate across teams, * Experience supporting multi-channel and high-speed SAR ADC systems * Experience with analog mixed-mode simulations (AMS) * Experience with post-silicon bench validation * Experience with developing, or driving development, of customer enablement tools to support the customers' journeys * Experience with host-side software tools (e.g., Python, C#, C++) or Linux driver development. * Prior experience developing and delivering technical training or workshops * Prior experience interfacing with customer (technical interactions, discovery, training, etc.) * Background in signal-chain design and system-level debugging ## Description The Technical Staff Applications Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for product-centric applications engineering and product definition in direct support of a mixed-signal and analog business unit. The role has a strong emphasis on ADCs and related mixed-signal devices, including DACs and digital potentiometers. This position works closely with product marketing, architecture, design engineering, product, validation, and test teams throughout the new-product-development lifecycle. Additionally, this position supports the sustaining and lifecycle of the assigned device family. Core responsibilities include: * Serve as an applications engineering subject-matter expert for assigned mixed-signal product families * Author, maintain, and drive new device specifications through defined milestones, capturing product goals, key features, specifications, application requirements, etc. * Translate customer needs, market input, and application use cases into clear product requirements and key specification parameters, including identification of non-negotiable specifications * Collaborate with design engineering during early specification design-engagement phases to evaluate architecture trade-offs, update block-level definitions, and refine specifications * Develop and maintain application collateral including application notes, design guides, reference designs, demo documentation, and evaluation board support materials * Design, review, and validate reference hardware solutions, including schematic capture, layout guidance, bring-up, and lab characterization * Create, debug, and maintain embedded firmware/software enablement (drivers, APIs, example projects) for MCU-based data acquisition and mixed-signal control * Perform hands-on lab bench evaluation and characterization of new devices * Support product release readiness by writing/reviewing datasheets, specification-derived collateral, and evaluation materials for technical accuracy and consistency * Deliver technical training to internal teams and selected customers, including product operation, system-level design considerations, and best practices * Perform level 2 customer support * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior applications engineers within the business unit ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Pointers? 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