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Senior Engineer I - software

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Develop embedded firmware and drivers for NCS products using Embedded C and RTOS. Work with microcontrollers and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART), toolchains (MPLAB), version control, and debugging tools through the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with teams and communicate effectively while performing independent development and troubleshooting.
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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.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
  • Proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS.
  • Very Good Knowledge/experience in MPLAB and tool chains
  • Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
  • 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.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

  • Hands on in Linux device driver development.
  • Expertise in Debugging Tools like JTAG debuggers.
  • 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.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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