Senior Engineer I

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-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 ; we affectionately refer to it as the 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 without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company awaitJob Description:An opening exists in the functional validation group for a senior engineer with strong interest in PCI Express (PCIe), Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe), embedded low level programming with JTAG, and debug of complex ASICs in multi-core environment. This group is a cross functional team of talented engineers tasked with pre-silicon and post-silicon validation of Microchip’s NVMe Flash controller products. The team is responsible for ensuring functional specification compliance, system interoperability under a wide range of operating environments (i.e., both hardware platforms and operating systems), measuring/analyzing performance, and system level debug of post silicon issues. The team also creates the hardware and software validation infrastructure necessary to perform these tasks. Team members work with architects/designers and influence the architecture, features, and performance of future products. Responsibilities:Plan, develop, code, and execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation plansOperating System level debug of post-silicon hardware and software issuesAnalysis and debug of PCIe and NVMe protocolsBuild and support validation infrastructure through the development of embedded software, device drivers, and test tools written in C, Python, TclRequirements/Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE or EE and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in CS, CE or EE and a minimum of 2.5 years of relevant experienceScripting (Tcl, Python)Proficient in C and/or embedded C programmingExcellent knowledge of digital systems and computer architectureAbility to develop functional validation plans and develop software necessary to execute these plansExcellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred:Knowledge of PCI/PCI Express system architectureFamiliarity with storage interfaces (e.g., NVMe, SCSI, AHCI, SATA, or SAS)Experience developing device drivers for Windows or LinuxExperience in use of lab equipment (e.g., protocol analyzers)Knowledge in Machine LearningBenefits:Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of EmploymentQuarterly Employee Cash Bonus PlanRestricted Stock GrantEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Reimbursement401K Retirement Savings PlanSpending AccountsLife InsuranceLong Term CareLegalEmployee Assistance PlanPaid Time Off:Vacation PayPaid Sick in Accordance with State Law10 Paid HolidaysTravel Time:0% - 25%Physical Attributes:Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:100% inside, 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walkingPay 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:The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in New Jersey, is $68,640-$205,000.**Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.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 .To all recruitment agencies: