Engineer I - Digital Design

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

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. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

As a Firmware Design Engineer in the Secure Computing Group (SCG) team, you will be at the core of an organization designing, integrating, and distributing security IP, and applying design knowledge to Microchip business units interested in embedding security functionalities into their product lines. You will become proficient with the security implications and risks that come with integrating these state-of-the-art cryptographic based hardware and software solutions. This position requires a strong interest in the areas of embedded systems programming and design development. Candidates must have the flexibility to adapt to the dynamic security requirements of multiple Business Unit’s needs. You will interact with other teams as we help them integrate cryptographic solutions to satisfy the electronic security needs of various industries. Join us, and you’ll help design cost-effective, ultra-secure electronic defense mechanisms for security sensitive and automotive markets. Due to the security nature of the elements developed by this team, this is a full-time “work from office” position.

Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Develop embedded firmware, Application Utilities for computing products like Tablets, Mobiles, Desktop PCs, Industrial PCs and state of-the-art on-silicon security solutions.
• Complete product development life cycle from requirements analysis, design, development, unit testing, Hardware integration testing, system integration and trouble-shooting.
• Work with multi-site cross-functional teams.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Team player willing to learn, encompassing excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in design methodology surrounding microprocessor system design.
• Exposure to hardware description languages: SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL.
• Programming language experience in C/C++.
• Scripting and automation skills: Unix/Linux shell programming, Perl/Python/Ruby/Tcl, Makefile, Revision Management.

Education & Experience:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 0-2 years of industry experience. Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Free on-site medical clinic staffed by a licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner.
• On-site fitness center
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Hours
• Personal Absence Hours
• Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
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Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Handling, Hearing, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: M-F 8 hours/day, 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside

Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Colorado, is $75,000 - $85,000.*

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified. 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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement . Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .