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Job Description:

At Microchip, we are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge network synchronization solutions that power next-generation communications and infrastructure. Our team is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering products that set industry standards. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of network synchronization technology - including the development and integration of advanced AI and machine learning algorithms.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Architect, develop, and rigorously test software components for network synchronization products, including hardware drivers, IEEE-1588 protocol layers, and advanced phase recovery algorithms, and AI/ML-based solutions for synchronization and holdover.
• AI & Machine Learning Integration: Design, implement, and optimize AI and machine learning algorithms to enhance network synchronization performance, reliability, and adaptability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, high-performance synchronization solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices; proactively share knowledge and insights with the team.
• Problem Solving: Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network synchronization issues and software bugs, including those related to AI/ML components.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network designs, codebases, AI/ML models, and development processes.
• Agile Participation: Engage in the full Agile software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Process Enhancement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of development processes, tools, and team workflows.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s in computer science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages.
• Solid understanding of low-level embedded software programming and HW/SW interactions.
• Experience or knowledge in artificial intelligence and machine learning principles
• Strong problem solving (debugging) skills and comfortable with operating lab equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Network synchronization protocols, such as IEEE 1588 PTP, and PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) design.
• Hands-on experience developing or integrating AI/ML algorithms, especially as applied to embedded systems or network synchronization.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices, Linux, Atlassian tools, static/dynamic analysis and security scanning tools.
• Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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 IESPP program with a 6-month 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 is 86,000 - 186,000.*

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