Principal Engineer- Applications (Embedded Vision Edge AI)
About The Position
Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and deployment of embedded vision solutions on edge platforms. This role focuses on developing real-time, efficient computer vision pipelines optimized for microcontrollers and microprocessors across industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Microchip is a global organization with a 17,000-member team, known for its culture of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication. The company emphasizes employee growth and stability, offering Leadership Passage Programs and a strong commitment to employee development, guided by its Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values, referred to as the Aggregate System.
Requirements
- BS in EE/CS or related field with 10+ years of experience
- Strong expertise in embedded systems and computer vision
- Proficiency in C/C++, RTOS/Linux environments
- Experience with TinyML frameworks (e.g., TFLite Micro) and model optimization
- Familiarity with low-power design and hardware acceleration
Nice To Haves
- MS/PhD in EE/CS or related field
Responsibilities
- Architect end-to-end vision pipelines (capture preprocessing inference post-processing)
- Optimize CNN models using quantization, pruning, and memory-aware techniques
- Enable camera interfaces, ISP pipelines, and real-time performance tuning
- Collaborate with silicon, tools, and applications teams to influence roadmap
- Mentor engineers and drive technical leadership across projects
Benefits
- Leadership Passage Programs support career growth
- commitment to employee development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
