Develop and maintain embedded Linux software platform using Yocto for Auckland team

Senior Software Developer

Microchip's Frequency and Timing Systems Business Unit is the world's leading source of precise timing and synchronization solutions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in embedded systems development and Yocto-based Linux platform configuration. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical capability with the ability to translate high-level product and marketing objectives into clear engineering requirements and implementation plans.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software platforms while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product management, marketing, hardware engineering, and QA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions for Linux-based systems
  • Configure, customize, and maintain Yocto build environments and BSPs
  • Translate marketing and customer requirements into detailed engineering specifications and technical deliverables
  • Collaborate with hardware and product teams to define system architecture and software requirements
  • Develop and optimize low-level software components, drivers, and system services
  • Support system integration, debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting activities
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality and development best practices
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for software architecture, development processes, and system configurations
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership within the team

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded software development
  • Strong hands-on experience with embedded Linux systems and Yocto Project configuration
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python or Bash
  • Experience working with bootloaders, Linux kernel configuration, device trees, and BSP development
  • Proven ability to interpret business or marketing requirements and convert them into actionable engineering requirements
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ARM-based embedded platforms
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, security, or real-time systems
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Prior experience supporting product development from concept through production release

Competency:

  • Strategic/Critical Thinking—Systematically solves problems and hypothesizes possible client pain points, expectations, and implicit needs; brainstorms with team members to devise solutions to solve complex client challenges
  • Communication—Tailors communication to the client's needs with authority; effectively delivers presentations and has strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ownership—Goes out of his or her way to complete a task and has relentless drive to achieve results; is independent and self-directed, and takes initiative.
  • Workflow Management—Sets clear, realistic, and time-bound objectives that align to business growth; breaks each objective into tasks and process steps that can be achieved within a realistic timeframe.

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your experience with embedded systems, Yocto platform development, and requirements engineering.

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.

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