Embedded Software Developer – Ethernet APIs at Microchip - USA

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Location: Herlev Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 28, 2026

Description

Microchip Denmark is hiring an Embedded Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain OS-agnostic C APIs for Ethernet PHYs and switches serving automotive and industrial markets. The role involves advanced digital features such as auto-negotiation, QoS, IEEE 1588/PTP, MACsec, traffic shaping, and policing, along with API validation, MISRA-compliant C development, ASPICE and functional-safety processes, and collaboration across chip design, systems engineering, networking, and product development. The position requires strong C and embedded software experience, typically five or more years of applicable experience, and offers 0–25% travel time with competitive compensation and benefits.

Required Skills

C programming
Embedded systems
API design
MISRA C
ASPICE
Automated testing
AI-assisted development

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Relevant technical education
Required Previous Experiences: Embedded systems software development
Regulated embedded software development
Preferred Qualifications: Ethernet switch SoCs and PHYs
IEEE 802.1Q and Layer 2 forwarding concepts
QoS, TSN, or time-sensitive networking standards
MISRA, ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 62443, or other software and functional-safety standards
Git, CMake, Ruby, or related development and automation tools
Linux development in user space or kernel space
API design, automated testing, continuous integration, or software tooling
Standardization bodies, industry consortia, or Ethernet-related working groups
Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools, with a thoughtful approach to code review, security, intellectual property, and verification