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Job Description:

Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our NCS Product Development team that develops all kinds of software including firmware, drivers, etc. that brings more value to NCS products with a strong customer focus. We are looking for a self-driven, proactive Firmware Engineer with good exposure to an embedded environment and expertise in C, willing to work as an individual contributor and get involved in the complete product development life cycle.

Required Experience: 2 to 5 years

Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for NCS products in accordance with project requirements and specifications.
• Act as an individual contributor, actively taking part in Design discussions, brainstorming and Code Reviews, etc.
Should be a self-motivated individual, expected to collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams across globe to ensure
seamless integration and functionality.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
Getting involved during all the phases of product life cycle, right from requirement gathering, Module Design, Implementation,
Release and sustenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in firmware development processes and methodologies.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices relevant to embedded firmware development.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS.
• Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
• Expertise in Debugging Tools like JTAG debuggers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, P4).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desired Skills/Knowledge:
• Experience in Linux device driver development.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet and/or USB protocols.
• Familiarity with ASPICE and functional safety processes.
• Knowledge of CERT-C and MISRA coding standards for software quality and safety.

• Hands-on experience with embedded software development tools such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Working knowledge of assembly language programming.
• Proficiency in Windows system programming, Perl or Python scripting for developing utilities and test automation tools.

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