Technical Staff Engineer- Applications
AI summary of the role
This is a customer-facing applications engineering role within Microchip's Data Center Solutions business unit, focused on enabling and supporting PCIe switch products for hyperscale AI and storage customers.
No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.
What you’ll do
- Lead customer platform enablement for Microchip Switchtec PCIe switch products, driving system-level solutions for data-center and AI platforms.
- Partner with hyperscale AI and global storage customers to define technical requirements and support platforms from board bring-up through production release.
- Provide advanced technical support by driving platform-level debug, resolving complex system issues, and developing collateral like hardware guides and firmware updates.
- Deliver technical training and presentations to internal field teams and customer engineering groups; mentor junior engineers.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with 12.5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Working knowledge of PCI Express (PCIe).
- Strong software and firmware development skills with deep experience debugging multi-threaded architectures.
- Proficiency in C and C++ programming; experience developing test scripts in Perl, Bash, or Python.
Technologies
PCIe · CXL · NVMe · SAS · SATA · RAID · C++ · Python · Perl · Bash · ThreadX · VxWorks
About Microchip Technology
Designs microcontrollers, FPGAs, mixed-signal ICs, and timing systems for embedded, automotive, data-center, and aerospace applications globally.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
Implementation & delivery · Evidence for this classification:
successfully design, deploy, and scale their platforms. You’ll work directly with engineering teams at leading hyperscalers and global OEMs, supporting design wins, platform bring‑up, and production ramp. This role offers hands‑on engagement with cutting‑edge data‑center, AI/ML, and storage technologies in a fast‑moving environment where your contributions directly impact customer success and business growth. Responsibilities: Lead customer platform enablement for Microchip Switchtec® PCIe® switch products, driving robust, system‑level solutions for next‑generation data‑center and AI platforms. Partner with hyperscale AI and global storage customers to define technical requirements, manage deliverables, and support platforms from early board bring‑up through production release. Provide advanced technical support by driving platform‑level debug, resolving complex system issues, and
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