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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