Principal Applications Engineer

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Job Description:
Microchip is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer to support embedded software development using Microchip's Wi-Fi, BLE and 802.15.4 products.

• Provide design support including developing code examples, writing Application notes to key clients worldwide
• Create demos and training collateral to support tradeshows and customer enablement workshops
• Support customers directly to help integrate or customize Microchip software products into customer's application
• In conjunction with Software and Hardware Module development teams prepare technical documentation and tools needed to support new products
• Provide Applications Engineering support for New Product Development teams across silicon and wireless modules

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BSEE or BSCS with 10 years of experience in embedded software and hardware design
• Advanced programming skills in embedded C or C++
• Experienced with one or more of following wireless technologies and software stacks - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IEEE802.15.4, Zigbee, Matter, and Thread
• Experienced in microcontroller (MCU) based firmware development
• Experienced in hardware-software bring-up and troubleshooting
• Experienced with Jira, Confluence, and source control tools such as SVN, git, Bitbucket etc.
• Experience with microprocessor (MPU) and Linux is a plus
• Experienced in client-facing roles and presentations
• Strong verbal and written abilities in English language
• Able to work with worldwide teams located across US and Asia
• Up to 15% travel is expected.

Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, Talking
Physical Requirements:
80 % sitting, 10 % walking, 10 % standing
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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