Microchip Technology

Principal Engineer - Software Development

Microchip Technology$75K — $232K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience, or Master's with 7-8 years.
  • Proficiency in C, C#, Python, SQL, and related tools.
  • Knowledge of electrical circuits and signal analysis fundamentals.
  • Experience controlling test equipment through software.
  • Ability to interpret engineering schematics and specifications.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship, eligible for EAR/ITAR access.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated test software for production environments.
  • Create database solutions that meet established standards.
  • Interface with various production test equipment and instruments.
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate test coverage.
  • Maintain documentation for software, databases, and test procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive wellness and medical benefits from day one.
  • Gold standard medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Quarterly cash bonus and restricted stock grants.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • 401K retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick pay, plus 10 paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain automated test software for low-volume, high-mix production environments using C#, C, Python, SQL, and related tools, while following established scalable ATE architecture standards.
  • Develop and maintain database solutions that adhere to the schema, structure, and standards of the established larger-scale database, ensuring consistency across queries, stored procedures, data interfaces, and reporting outputs.
  • Interface with production test equipment, including environmental chambers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, phase noise analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other automated instruments.
  • Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to define requirements, validate test coverage, and support production needs.
  • Maintain documentation for test software, database designs, procedures, and test system operation.


Requirements/Qualifications:

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in a related field with 7-8 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in C, C#, Python, SQL, and related development tools.
  • Working knowledge of electrical circuits, measurement fundamentals, and signal analysis.
  • Experience controlling test instruments and industrial equipment through software.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and test requirements.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship and eligible to access information and products regulated under EAR and ITAR.


Preferred
  • Experience developing automated test sequences for manufacturing or engineering environments.
  • Experience with RF, timing, or frequency-control products such as oscillators, OCXOs, or atomic clocks.
  • Knowledge of automation frameworks, data analysis tools, precision measurement systems, or long-term stability testing.
  • Experience with LabVIEW.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement practices.
Benefits
  • Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
  • Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
  • Restricted Stock Grant
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Care
  • Legal
  • Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off
  • Vacation Pay
  • Absence Time - "Sick Pay"
  • 10 Paid Holidays


Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75,000 - $232,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company was founded in 1989 and has been providing microcontroller and analog semiconductors for over 30 years. Microchip Technology operates in over 100 locations in 70 countries and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. The company's products include microcontrollers, memory, and other analog and mixed-signal products. Microchip Technology's mission is to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Learn more about Microchip Technology
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$333.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
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