Technical Staff Engineer - Applications

Microchip•Chandler, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Technical Staff Engineer - Applications to lead the creation of next-generation automotive reference architectures, proof-of-concept platforms, and strategic customer solutions. This role involves architecting and developing technical demonstrators, defining and developing advanced evaluation platforms, and driving strategic customer engagements. The engineer will also collaborate with product business units to influence roadmaps and provide customer-driven feedback. Microchip offers a culture of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, with opportunities for growth and stability in a global organization. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth, and the company is committed to employee development, values-based decision making, and a strong sense of community. The company has a history of record revenue and profitability, driven by a dedicated team focused on empowering innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 12+ years of industry experience in embedded systems, automotive electronics, or related application engineering roles.
Deep expertise in embedded systems, including SoCs, microcontrollers, firmware, middleware, and application software development using C/C++
Extensive experience in firmware, middleware, and application software development on both bare-metal and RTOS/Linux-based platforms.
Solid understanding of hardware design concepts, including schematic review, board bring-up, debugging, and familiarity with PCB design and layout tools.
Demonstrated experience architecting and developing complex Automotive E/E systems and networked embedded platforms
Strong knowledge of automotive networking technologies, including Automotive Ethernet, PCIe, CAN/CAN-FD, high-speed serial interfaces, and MIPI CSI/DSI
Excellent technical communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, OEM architects, executives, and cross-functional engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
Strong understanding of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), zonal architectures, domain controllers, gateways, and next-generation vehicle networking architectures
Experience in the design, development, and validation of Automotive Electrical/Electronic (E/E) systems, including networked and distributed architectures.
Experience developing technical demonstrators, proof-of-concept platforms, and reference architectures showcased at customer events, trade shows, and industry conferences
Active participation in industry consortiums, standards organizations, or technical conferences related to automotive networking and vehicle architectures
Familiarity with automotive functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 is a strong advantage.
Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards and secure communication technologies
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across globally distributed teams

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of next-generation automotive reference architectures, proof-of-concept platforms, and strategic customer solutions in emerging domains including Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), zonal architectures, In-Vehicle Networking, and 48V vehicle systems
Architect and Develop technical demonstrators to showcase automotive solutions at industry events, technical conferences, trade shows, and customer workshops
Define and develop advanced evaluation platforms and reference designs showcasing solutions in Automotive Ethernet, High speed Serial interface for camera & display, and high-performance compute connectivity applications
Drive strategic customer engagements from concept through production, providing technical leadership in system architecture, integration, validation, and deployment.
Author and oversee creation of high-value technical collateral, including white papers, architectural guides, reference implementations, application notes, and technical training programs
Represent and promote automotive portfolio at industry conferences, technical forums, customer workshops, and trade events.
Collaborate with product business units to influence product roadmaps, identify emerging market requirements, and drive investments aligned with future automotive technology trends.
Provide customer-driven feedback and recommendations for improvements in hardware, software, development tools, and documentation
Establish strategic partnerships with OEM architecture groups, technology consortiums, software partners, and industry influencers to strengthen Microchip's position in next-generation automotive platforms