Senior Engineer (Software Testing)

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Job Description

We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated person with the Computer Science background to join our Firmware / Embedded Software team in the Communication Business Unit at Microchip. We are building firmware for high performance System on Chip (SoC) and Ethernet PHY devices developed by our hardware teams. These products include the PIC64-HPSC product (https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/microprocessors/64-bit-mpus/pic64-hpsc), which is radiation-hardened multi-core RISC-V processor, intended for spaceflight computing and the Meta-DX2 product, an 800 GbE Ethernet PHY/retimer device for data center, enterprise, service provider, and AI/ML networking applications. These devices support the aerospace and communications markets as well as a growing number of applications in next generation embedded systems. Our focus is on technical excellence, teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvements in an open and encouraging environment. If you have a strong technical background in firmware or embedded software testing, embedded systems, and communications protocols, then this is the position for you!

As a Senior Firmware Verification Engineer, you will be part of a team of professionals designing and implementing tests for embedded software and drivers for modern System-on-Chip (SoC) devices. You will participate in all stages of the firmware / embedded software project, for example: defining functional test plans, building/supporting test frameworks, automated regression environment and test infrastructure, designing and implementing tests and working with the Software Development teams to resolve bugs. This verification work spans the pre-silicon development phase, which uses FPGA-based prototyping platforms and the post-silicon phase which uses lab-based evaluation boards. Additionally, our team leverages AI tools such as Claude Code and GitHub CoPilot in all areas of software test development.

Responsibilities

Translate functional specifications, requirements, and standards into comprehensive test plans
Design, develop, and debug tests to verify firmware / embedded software and maintain these tests in regression
Developing and supporting our CI/CD automated regression environment
Developing and maintaining test frameworks for both pre and post silicon testing
Leverage AI tools such as Claude Code or GitHub CoPilot in all areas of software test development
Setup and configuration of 3rd party test equipment and Microchip SoC test boards
Writing and reviewing comprehensive engineering documentation
Work with the product development, application, and validation engineering teams as part of test related activities

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
5+ years of related work experience in Software/Firmware Verification
Strong knowledge of C/C++ and Python programming and object-oriented design principles
Experience in using Claude Code or GitHub CoPilot
Experience with embedded ARM, RISC-V, or MIPS is an asset
Experience with Linux in an embedded system or an RTOS is an asset
Experience debugging tests and firmware with prototype FPGA/ASICs is an asset
Experience with Ethernet/IP/TCP-IP or other communications protocol development is an asset
Must be comfortable in a lab environment engaging in bring up and debug activities on hardware and firmware systems
Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication, and documentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills, experience as part of a collaborative development team, and a passion for mentoring those around you

Travel Time

0% - 25%

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