Principal Engineer – Applications

Microchip Technology Inc.

Principal Engineer-Applications providing technical support for Ethernet PHY and switch product lines. Driving customer success and creating user experience collateral at Microchip Technology.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeAustin • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support for Microchip’s Ethernet PHY and switch product lines
Drive customer success using Microchip products
Answer questions from Field Sales engineers and customers during the development process
Create collateral that improves the user experience for the user, including Application Notes, Knowledgebase Articles, Users Guides, Example Code
Identify gaps in the current enablement material, and proactively set goals to address the gaps observed while supporting customers
Create high level requirements to the development teams that can improve the customer experience with new product development
Develop and present technical training such as webinars and hands-on workshops to customers, sales and field application engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields with 10+ years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of various programming languages, including C, C++, Python and other embedded languages
Knowledge of Linux operating systems and the building process
Strong experience in customer support and customer enablement
Experience in technical training development and presentation
Knowledge of embedded processor development flow and ecosystems
Knowledge of Ethernet communication protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP
Knowledge of networking and network management concepts and applications
Working knowledge of hardware/software debug and Lab equipment, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer (any protocol)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career growth opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Technical training development and presentation

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++PythonLinuxEthernet communication protocolsTCP/IPUDPembedded processor developmenthardware/software debugLab equipment

Soft Skills

customer supportcustomer enablementtechnical training developmentpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelors of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelors of Science in Computer ScienceBachelors of Science in Computer Engineering