[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Microchip Technology jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microchip-technology/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Microchip Technology · India - Chennai # Senior Engineer I - software India - Chennai Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Microchip Technology’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Microchip Technology’s careers site →](https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/External/job/India---Chennai/Senior-Engineer-I---software_R3028-26-5) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microchip Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microchip-technology/) / Senior Engineer I - software ## Job description 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. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! ### Job Description Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our NCS Product Development team that develops all kinds of software including firmware, drivers, etc. that brings more value to NCS products with a strong customer focus. We are looking for a self-driven, proactive Firmware Engineer with good exposure to an embedded environment and expertise in C, willing to work as an individual contributor and get involved in the complete product development life cycle. ### Requirements/Qualifications Required Skills/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development. Proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS. Very Good Knowledge/experience in MPLAB and tool chains Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, P4). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. ### Preferred Skills/Knowledge Hands on in Linux device driver development. Expertise in Debugging Tools like JTAG debuggers. Hands-on experience with embedded software development tools such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes. Working knowledge of assembly language programming. Proficiency in Windows system programming, Perl or Python scripting for developing utilities. ### Travel Time 0% - 25% 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: India - Chennai[Apply on Microchip Technology’s careers site →](https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/External/job/India---Chennai/Senior-Engineer-I---software_R3028-26-5) ## More jobs at Microchip Technology ### [Engineer - II Firmware](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microchip-technology/jobs/c2741ae9e63d3c9b5596/) India - Chennai ### [Engineer II - Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microchip-technology/jobs/6443545148727f8dd37b/) India - Chennai ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Full Stack Software Engineer II and Senior Software Engineer- Microsoft Security - Multiple roles](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ce8bde6800315a9405e1/) Microsoft · Israel, Multiple Locations ### [Lead Software Engineer, Software Defined Storage](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/82c3291c960f66baa772/) Sandisk ### [Staff Software Test Engineer/Software Test Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/457bdc55eab7538b5b89/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore ### [Staff Software Engineer – Host & Secure Compute Software - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/d5d830fb764fadb851b4/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [Software Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) 3-6 years - Artifactory](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/14f1b9e58a1e3e67456f/) Sandisk [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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