What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Staff Engineer - Applications position at Microchip Technology Inc.?
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
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Job Description
Microchip is seeking a highly experienced Technical Staff Applications Engineer to drive customer success through advanced technical engagement. This role is hands-on and customer-centric, requiring deep expertise in wireless technologies and embedded systems to help clients accelerate their product development. You will work closely with customers to build Proofs-of-Concept (PoC), assist in design bring-up, and provide technical guidance throughout their product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Hearing, Seeing, Talking
Physical Requirements
80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
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.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description
Microchip is seeking a highly experienced Technical Staff Applications Engineer to drive customer success through advanced technical engagement. This role is hands-on and customer-centric, requiring deep expertise in wireless technologies and embedded systems to help clients accelerate their product development. You will work closely with customers to build Proofs-of-Concept (PoC), assist in design bring-up, and provide technical guidance throughout their product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Enablement & Technical Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical advisor for strategic customers, guiding them through product evaluation, PoC development, and design integration.
- Provide hands-on support for hardware/software bring-up, debugging, and optimization of customer designs using Microchip wireless solutions.
- Conduct technical workshops, training sessions, and create tailored collateral to ensure successful customer adoption.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product marketing, silicon design, and software teams to align customer feedback with product roadmaps.
- Influence new product development by representing customer needs and market trends.
- Technical Evangelism
- Develop and deliver high-impact demos, reference designs, and application notes showcasing Microchip’s wireless technologies.
- Represent Microchip at tradeshows, industry events, and customer forums as a technical thought leader.
- Mentorship
- Provide guidance and technical mentorship to junior engineers within the applications team.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Science (BSCS); Master’s preferred.
- 12 years of experience in embedded systems and wireless technologies, with proven expertise in customer-facing technical roles.
- Technical Expertise
- Strong proficiency in embedded C/C programming and real-time systems.
- Hands-on experience with wireless protocols: Wi-Fi, BLE, IEEE 802.15.4; exposure to UWB, Matter, Thread is a plus.
- Familiarity with Zephyr RTOS, MCU-based firmware development, and hardware/software bring-up.
- Knowledge of project management tools (Jira, Confluence) and source control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
- Exposure to MPU/Linux environments is advantageous.
- Customer Engagement Skills
- Demonstrate success in client-facing roles, delivering technical solutions and training to diverse audiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with global teams and customers.
- Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 20% for customer engagements and industry events.
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Hearing, Seeing, Talking
Physical Requirements
80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
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.