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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.\nPeople 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-recognizedLeadership 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.\nOur 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.\nVisit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!\nJob Description:\nThe Microchip Timing and Synchronization Team is dedicated to developing world-class network synchronization products. We are at the forefront of creating new timing technologies, including ultra-low-jitter PLLs, IEEE 1588, and Synchronous Ethernet PLLs, that address synchronization challenges in optical, electrical, and packet networks. 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In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Marketing, Systems Architecture, Hardware, and Validation teams to develop innovative, state-of-the-art SoC-based timing solutions and related tools.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCollaborate with Marketing: Define firmware requirements and provide feedback on the feasibility and limitations of proposed product features.\nDesign Collaboration: Work closely with hardware designers and test engineers to contribute to firmware architecture design and write detailed design specifications.\nImplementation: Implement algorithms, functions, and hardware drivers according to design specifications.\nTesting: Write integration test plans and develop automated regression test scripts to verify design features.\nProblem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges, perform root-cause analysis, and drive the resolution of critical issues.\nTool Development: Develop tools to support firmware development, debugging, and testing.\nSystem Integration: Assist with system-level integration and debugging.\nDocumentation: Ensure thorough documentation of designs, code, and development processes.\nRequirements/Qualifications:\nRequired:\nMSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum of 6 years of experience in DSP algorithm development, embedded software development, or a combination of both. • Extensive experience and deep expertise in C/C++ programming. • Experience developing unit tests for code quality validation. • Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python and TCL. • Knowledge of embedded general-purpose processors and/or embedded DSP architectures and programming.\nKnowledge of embedded software or firmware, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware/software interactions. • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to work comfortably with laboratory equipment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with architecture, validation, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.\nNice to Have:\nStrong theoretical background in digital signal processing algorithms and analysis.\nExperience with low-level embedded software development and verification.\nExperience with SoC development and integration.\nKnowledge of timing standards.\nFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and related tools such as Jira, Git, and Confluence.\nTravel Time:\n0% - 25%Pay Range:\nWe 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 IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:Benefits of working at Microchip\nThe annual base salary range for this position is $107,000 - $157,000.**Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.\nOntario Accommodation:\nYour accessibility is important to us. If you would like to contact us about our website or need help completing the application process, please email us at .\nIn accordance with applicable laws (including human rights and accessibility legislation in Ontario), accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. 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