Engineer II - Firmware Development

Microchip Technology Inc.•Burnaby, BC

1d•$86,000 - $186,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Microchip’s Data Center Solutions (DCS) Business Unit builds the technology that powers the world’s most demanding cloud and enterprise environments. Our Storage Controllers, Memory Controllers, NVMe SSD Controllers, PCIe Switches, and SAS Expanders are trusted across hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and storage networks for their performance, reliability, and security. As a DCS Firmware Engineer, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team developing real-time firmware for next‑generation System‑on‑Chip (SoC) products. You’ll work hands‑on with cutting‑edge silicon, prototype platforms, and advanced debug ecosystems—including FPGAs, development boards, automation frameworks, protocol analyzers, and internal test equipment. This role gives you the chance to: * Shape firmware for brand‑new silicon devices * Dive deep into industry‑defining technologies such as PCIe, DDR4/5, NVMe, SAS, SATA, CXL and NAND flash * Collaborate closely with silicon design, validation, emulation, verification, and applications teams * Influence product architecture and contribute to long‑term technical strategy * Grow your career through internal mobility, mentorship, and exposure to multiple disciplines If you thrive in environments where innovation meets rigorous engineering, you’ll feel right at home.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2-3 years of firmware/software development experience in real‑time or embedded systems
Strong understanding of firmware architecture, design patterns, and implementation
Proven ability to design, implement, and document complex embedded systems
Proficiency in C and assembly for embedded processors
Experience with RTOS concepts: threads, scheduling, synchronization, memory management
Familiarity with toolchains, debuggers, and embedded development workflows
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines

Nice To Haves

Experience with storage or high‑speed I/O protocols: PCIe, CXL, DDR4/5, NVMe, SAS, SATA, NAND flash, SCSI, Fibre Channel, RAID, enclosure management
Background in SoC architecture, IP integration, or silicon bring‑up

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, debug, and verify embedded firmware in C and Assembly
Own firmware components from concept through product release and maintenance
Program embedded MIPS processors to implement core firmware and software subsystems
Participate in detailed design and code reviews
Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, firmware, and system layers
Analyze and optimize firmware performance (cycle counts, cache utilization, frame rates)
Produce clear, comprehensive engineering documentation