{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9c4bbf3bdd6212efd7d02798","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c4bbf3bdd6212efd7d02798","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c4bbf3bdd6212efd7d02798","title":"Engineer II - Software (Platform)","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.\nPeople 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\nVision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values\n; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.\nOur company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over\n30 years of quarterly profitability\nwithout a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.\nVisit our\ncareers\npage to see what exciting opportunities and company\nperks\nawait!\nJob Description:\nMicrochip’s Frequency and Timing Systems is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world's 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.\nMicrochip’s Government Systems group is seeking a 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. We’re 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.\nThe 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.\nRequirements/Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar degree from an accredited university and 2.5 - 5 years of professional software engineering experience\nOwn and manage the process for updating the Red Hat Linux operating system used in our products.\nTrack and integrate upstream patches, including critical CVE/security fixes.\nCollaborate with product and security teams to evaluate and respond to OS-level vulnerabilities.\nAutomate OS builds and testing processes using scripting or CI/CD tools.\nStrong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar).\nMaintain documentation for OS update processes and compliance requirements.\nPerform integration testing to validate new OS builds on target hardware.\nComfortable debugging low-level system issues and working closely with hardware teams.\nTroubleshoot system-level issues across build, boot, and runtime phases.\nSolid understanding of Linux networking (interfaces, routing, firewalls, tools like ip, netstat, tcpdump).\nProficiency with distributed source control libraries and workflows.\nUS citizenship\nActive TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one\nAdditional Desired Qualifications:\nLinux build experience with Yocto Project (BitBake, layers, recipes, meta-layers, etc.).\nKnowledge of kernel configuration, device trees, and bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot).\nExperience with secure boot and device provisioning.\nBenefits\nWellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment\nGold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits\nQuarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan\nRestricted Stock Grant\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nTuition Reimbursement\n401K Retirement Savings Plan\nSpending Accounts\nLife Insurance\nLong Term Care\nLegal\nEmployee Assistance Plan\n\nPaid Time Off\nVacation Pay\nAbsence Time - \"Sick Pay\"\n10 Paid Holidays\nU.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).\nTravel Time:\n0% - 25%\nPhysical Attributes:\nBending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others\nPhysical Requirements:\n70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours\nPay Range:\nWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:\nBenefits of working at Microchip\nThe annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Colorado, is $64,480-$128,000.*\nRange is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.\nApplication window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.\nMicrochip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nFor more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster\n.\nTo 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. 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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.\nPeople 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\nVision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values\n; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.\nOur company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over\n30 years of quarterly profitability\nwithout a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.\nVisit our\ncareers\npage to see what exciting opportunities and company\nperks\nawait!\nJob Description:\nMicrochip’s Frequency and Timing Systems is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world's 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.\nMicrochip’s Government Systems group is seeking a 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. We’re 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.\nThe 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.\nRequirements/Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar degree from an accredited university and 2.5 - 5 years of professional software engineering experience\nOwn and manage the process for updating the Red Hat Linux operating system used in our products.\nTrack and integrate upstream patches, including critical CVE/security fixes.\nCollaborate with product and security teams to evaluate and respond to OS-level vulnerabilities.\nAutomate OS builds and testing processes using scripting or CI/CD tools.\nStrong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar).\nMaintain documentation for OS update processes and compliance requirements.\nPerform integration testing to validate new OS builds on target hardware.\nComfortable debugging low-level system issues and working closely with hardware teams.\nTroubleshoot system-level issues across build, boot, and runtime phases.\nSolid understanding of Linux networking (interfaces, routing, firewalls, tools like ip, netstat, tcpdump).\nProficiency with distributed source control libraries and workflows.\nUS citizenship\nActive TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one\nAdditional Desired Qualifications:\nLinux build experience with Yocto Project (BitBake, layers, recipes, meta-layers, etc.).\nKnowledge of kernel configuration, device trees, and bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot).\nExperience with secure boot and device provisioning.\nBenefits\nWellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment\nGold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits\nQuarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan\nRestricted Stock Grant\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nTuition Reimbursement\n401K Retirement Savings Plan\nSpending Accounts\nLife Insurance\nLong Term Care\nLegal\nEmployee Assistance Plan\n\nPaid Time Off\nVacation Pay\nAbsence Time - \"Sick Pay\"\n10 Paid Holidays\nU.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).\nTravel Time:\n0% - 25%\nPhysical Attributes:\nBending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others\nPhysical Requirements:\n70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours\nPay Range:\nWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:\nBenefits of working at Microchip\nThe annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Colorado, is $64,480-$128,000.*\nRange is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.\nApplication window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.\nMicrochip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nFor more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster\n.\nTo 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.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:23:46.597Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:23:46.597Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Microchiptechnology","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Boulder","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9c4bbf3bdd6212efd7d02798"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c4bbf3bdd6212efd7d02798"}}