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# Senior Engineer I - Applications

- **Company:** Microchip Technology
- **Location:** Smithtown, NY, 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:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-engineer-i-applications-hauppauge-ny--db6083e8-c71d-43bb-99f1-3d8c6de3e07a

## About the Role

Diversity, Leadership, Staff Development, Team Player, Profit & Loss, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Team Lead/Manager, Software Engineering, USB, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), * Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or 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 with high speed signals such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
 * Experience in directly designing electrical circuits/system design/reference designs.
 * Experience with software based PCB 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%

Physical Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

## Description

* 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.