Technical Staff Engineer - Applications

Microchip Technology Inc. • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

Microchip is seeking a highly experienced Technical Staff Applications Engineer to drive customer success through advanced technical engagement. This role is hands-on and customer-centric, requiring deep expertise in wireless technologies and embedded systems to help clients accelerate their product development. You will work closely with customers to build Proofs-of-Concept (PoC), assist in design bring-up, and provide technical guidance throughout their product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Science (BSCS); Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in embedded systems and wireless technologies, with proven expertise in customer-facing technical roles.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and real-time systems.
• Hands-on experience with wireless protocols: Wi-Fi, BLE, IEEE 802.15.4; exposure to UWB, Matter, Thread is a plus.
• Familiarity with Zephyr RTOS, MCU-based firmware development, and hardware/software bring-up.
• Knowledge of project management tools (Jira, Confluence) and source control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
• Demonstrate success in client-facing roles, delivering technical solutions and training to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with global teams and customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for customer engagements and industry events.
• Travel Time: 0% - 25%
• Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking
• Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to MPU/Linux environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Customer Enablement & Technical Leadership Serve as the primary technical advisor for strategic customers, guiding them through product evaluation, PoC development, and design integration.
• Provide hands-on support for hardware/software bring-up, debugging, and optimization of customer designs using Microchip wireless solutions.
• Conduct technical workshops, training sessions, and create tailored collateral to ensure successful customer adoption.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with product marketing, silicon design, and software teams to align customer feedback with product roadmaps.
• Influence new product development by representing customer needs and market trends.
• Technical Evangelism Develop and deliver high-impact demos, reference designs, and application notes showcasing Microchip’s wireless technologies.
• Represent Microchip at tradeshows, industry events, and customer forums as a technical thought leader.
• Mentorship Provide guidance and technical mentorship to junior engineers within the applications team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees