Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology

Principal Engineer–Applications

TX - Austin - Park Centre · Principal

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About the role

  • Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer - Applications to join our rapidly expanding DCS organization in Austin, TX.
  • Our products are widely deployed by top AI servers and storage OEMs, hyperscale cloud providers, and enterprise data‑center customers.
  • DCS solutions power workloads ranging from large‑scale storage infrastructure to cutting‑edge AI/ML training clusters, shaping the next generation of high‑performance, secure, and scalable digital systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer platform enablement for Microchip Switchtec® PCIe® switch products, driving robust, system‑level solutions for next‑generation data‑center and AI platforms.
  • Provide advanced technical support by driving platform‑level debug, resolving complex system issues, and developing high‑quality collateral such as hardware guides, reference designs, firmware updates, and software tools.
  • Travel to customer sites as needed to debug systems, support deployments, and ensure successful integration of PCIe switch products.
  • Deliver technical training and presentations to internal field teams and customer engineering groups
  • mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
  • Lead technical discussions and customer engagements to optimize system design, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, QA, and product management teams to define requirements and deliverables for new and existing products.
  • How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization?
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Working knowledge of PCI Express (PCIe).
  • Strong software and firmware development skills, with deep experience debugging multi‑threaded architectures.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming
  • Prior experience with UNIX and Windows (Wintel) driver development, as well as firmware development on lightweight embedded operating systems such as ThreadX, VxWorks, eCos, or similar RTOS platforms.
  • Strong understanding of system‑level firmware/hardware interactions, with excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in the storage industry, with familiarity collaborating closely with marketing and sales teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage across cross‑functional engineering and customer teams.
  • Hands‑on experience with RISC‑based embedded processors, preferably MIPS.
  • Strong debugging capabilities, including experience with kernel‑level debugging tools (e.g., WinDbg), JTAG, and serial interfaces.
  • Proficiency in system and hardware debugging using laboratory tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and Linux‑based diagnostic utilities.
  • Physical Attributes:
  • Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
  • Physical Requirements:

Compensation

  • Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us?

Benefits

  • Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Company info

  • Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great?
  • We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
  • Partner with hyperscale AI and global storage customers to define technical requirements, manage deliverables, and support platforms from early board bring‑up through production release.
  • Ensure seamless product integration and lifecycle management through close collaboration with customers, product teams, and internal stakeholders.

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