Embedded Software Engineer - SoC FPGA

Microchip

Dublin or Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Department Description

The FPGA Division offers a broad portfolio of low and mid-range density FPGAs that lead the industry in their low power consumption, reliability, and security capabilities. Our devices are unique in their use of non-volatile, instant-on technology that enables our FPGAs to deliver 30 to 50 percent lower power than competing FPGAs, immunity to radiation, and unique security features. Our FPGAs, SoC FPGAs, and Radiation Tolerant FPGAs meet high-bandwidth connectivity and high-data throughput needs in applications such as Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Communications IoT Infrastructure, Industrial Controls and Automation, Spacecraft, Commercial Aircraft, and Defense Equipment.

What will you do in this position

Reporting to the Embedded Systems Solutions Engineering Director you will be part of the FPGA division’s Software and Systems Engineering group. As an Embedded Software Engineer you will work on next generation RISC-V based SoC FPGA software ecosystem.

Key job responsibilities/duties include

Develop, test and maintain SoC FPGA peripheral drivers.
Collaborate with the Silicon Validation Team on bringing-up and debugging new SoC-FPGAs.
Develop examples and reference design showcasing SoC FPGA features.
Resolve technical issues in collaboration with the SoC FPGA silicon engineering team.

Requirements/Qualifications:

What we are looking for in a qualified candidate

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical/Electronics.
2 years working experience in embedded software development within industry, or relevant technical field.
Applications will be accepted from candidates who may not meet the educational requirements but have equivalent industry experience as demonstrated on their cv.