Senior Engineer II Software Platform
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Microchips Frequency and Timing Systems is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the worlds standard for time. The company generates distributes and applies precise time for the communications aerospace/defense IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Frequency and Timing Systems is expanding new contracts in the areas of digital signal processing satellite communications airborne timing and navigation systems.
Microchips Government Systems group is seeking a Senior Engineer II - Software Platform to contribute to R&D programs in the field of timing and communications systems. This is a hands-on technical position located in Boulder Colorado. Were looking for a skilled and detail-focused engineer with a strong background in product build to join our team. This role is critical to the long-term health and security of our product ensuring that our operating system remains up to date secure and maintainable. You will be responsible for managing OS-level updates addressing CVEs and driving automation in our build and release processes.
The successful candidate must be able to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve technical objectives. Candidates that enjoy technical achievement cooperative research and market leading product development excel at Microchip. Our opportunity offers the chance to solve real world problems and to expand your professional skillset in a unique and fun environment.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or similar degree from an accredited university and 7-8 years of professional software engineering experience
Own and manage the process for updating the Red Hat Linux operating system used in our products.
Track and integrate upstream patches including critical CVE/security fixes.
Collaborate with product and security teams to evaluate and respond to OS-level vulnerabilities.
Automate OS builds and testing processes using scripting or CI/CD tools.
Strong scripting skills (Bash Python or similar).
Maintain documentation for OS update processes and compliance requirements.
Perform integration testing to validate new OS builds on target hardware.
Comfortable debugging low-level system issues and working closely with hardware teams.
Troubleshoot system-level issues across build boot and runtime phases.
Solid understanding of Linux networking (interfaces routing firewalls tools like ip netstat tcpdump).
Proficiency with distributed source control libraries and workflows.
US citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Linux build experience with Yocto Project (BitBake layers recipes meta-layers etc.).
Knowledge of kernel configuration device trees and bootloaders (e.g. U-Boot).
Experience with secure boot and device provisioning.
Additional Information :
Physical Requirements
This role involves regular use of hands extended computer use standing walking and lifting up to 30 lbs. Vision requirements include close and color vision for reviewing detailed graphics and schematics.
U.S. Citizenship Required
Equal Opportunity Employer - Microchip is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Disabled/Veterans/Minorities/Women. We provide equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local laws.
Applicants with Disabilities - If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability please send us an email here with Applicant Accommodation Request in the subject line of the email. Alternatively you may call us at to let us know the nature of your request.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Spring
- .NET
- C/C++
- Go
- React
- OOP
- C#
- AWS
- Data Structures
- Software Development
- Java
- Distributed Systems
About Company
Microchip Technology is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions that also offers outstanding technical support.
