Engineer I- Applications

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Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an entry level Applications Engineer to support development of Edge AI / Machine Learning demonstrations on Microchip MCU, MPU, and FPGA platforms. This role focuses on creating, validating, and documenting reference designs and demonstrations that enable customers to deploy AI/ML workloads on resource-constrained embedded systems. The successful candidate will work closely with internal engineering, marketing, and field teams to enable customers through high-quality demos, example code, and technical collateral.

• Develop and maintain Edge AI/ML demonstration applications across Microchip platforms, including MCUs, MPUs, and FPGAs, from early proof-of-concepts to production-quality demos for tradeshows and events. Implement ML inference pipelines for vision, audio, and sensor-based use cases

• Design, implement, debug, and optimize embedded software in C/C++ and Python, integrating AI/ML models with on-chip peripherals and external sensors. Assist with model training, conversion, and deployment using frameworks such as:

  • PyTorch

  • TensorFlow / TensorFlow Lite

  • ONNX and ONNX Runtime (where applicable)

• Create application notes, demo guides, and reference documentation

• Support internal teams, FAEs, and customers with demo setup and technical questions, attend trade-shows and events across Americas to showcase such demos.

• Participate in customer engagements, training, and tradeshows as required

• Collaborate with product, tools, and firmware teams to provide feedback and improvements

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• 0-3 years work experience with embedded software implementation

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ & python

• Expertise in embedded systems, including peripherals such as UART, IC, SPI, USB, and GPIO.

• Strong analytical and software debugging skills, with experience diagnosing embedded hardware/peripheral issues in the lab using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar tools.

• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts

• Hands-on experience with Linux and embedded Linux development environments

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative to complete tasks

• Domestic travel (up to ~40%) may be required for customer meetings and tradeshows

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to TinyML or Edge AI workflows

• Experience with Python for data processing or ML experimentation

• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V

  • * Experience with academic, personal, or maker projects involving:Sensors or signal processing

  • Computer vision or audio processing

  • FPGA-based designs

  • Hands-on embedded projects using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar, interfacing with external devices to create functional systems

• Knowledge of RTOS concepts

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