Software Engineer – SoC FPGA

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 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: Department Description The FPGA Division offers a broad portfolio of low and mid-range density FPGAs that lead the industry in their low power consumption, reliability, and security capabilities. Our devices are unique in their use of non-volatile, instant-on technology that enables our FPGAs to deliver 30 to 50 percent lower power than competing FPGAs, immunity to radiation, and unique security features. Our FPGAs, SoC FPGAs, and Radiation Tolerant FPGAs meet high-bandwidth connectivity and high-data throughput needs in applications such as Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Communications IoT Infrastructure, Industrial Controls and Automation, Spacecraft, Commercial Aircraft, and Defense Equipment. Roles available in Dublin and Cork. What will you do in this position Reporting to the Embedded Systems Solutions Engineering Director you will be part of the FPGA division’s Software and Systems Engineering group. As an Embedded Software Engineer you will work on next generation RISC-V based SoC FPGA software ecosystem. What’s attractive about this opportunity. This position involves developing embedded software for RISC-V-based SoC FPGAs. The role involves creating and maintaining bare metal, Zephyr and Linux drivers as well communication software stacks for RiSC-V SoCs. Key job responsibilities/duties include: Develop, test and maintain SoC FPGA peripheral drivers. Collaborate with the Silicon Validation Team on bringing-up and debugging new SoC-FPGAs. Develop examples and reference design showcasing SoC FPGA features. Resolve technical issues in collaboration with the SoC FPGA silicon engineering team. Requirements/Qualifications: What we are looking for in a qualified candidate Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical / Electronics. 2 years working experience in embedded software development within industry, or relevant technical field. Applications will be accepted from candidates who may not meet the educational requirements but have equivalent industry experience as demonstrated on their cv. Competencies Good communication and problem-solving skills Fluency in C and/or C++ Familiarity with C# Familiarity with assembly code Knowledge of embedded systems and processor architectures Travel Time: 0% - 25% To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.