Software Engineer — HLS and GenAI Applications (FPGA/SoC) at Microchip Technology Inc Japan

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

114000.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Python, FPGA, High-Level Synthesis, Generative AI, Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, RISC-V, TCL, Git, GitHub, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Training, Documentation

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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: Role Summary As a junior engineer you will get the opportunity to work on different projects and learn about the different aspects of developing customer-facing reference designs, libraries and next-generation tooling that enhance the development experience. You will help design, implement and support C++ High-Level Synthesis open-source libraries and reference applications for Microchip’s FPGAs. This role blends hands-on feature development, algorithm implementation and on-board testing. You will collaborate with other teams within Microchip, including the HLS compiler team, backend tools, continuous integration/SQA, and FAE teams to deliver high-quality, well-documented functions and examples that accelerate customer adoption. You will learn and apply the latest Generative AI techniques to increase productivity and deliver faster results from proof-of-concept to market. About the Team The HLS Applications team uses higher levels of abstraction to build reusable libraries, and example designs, and integrate them with Libero® SoC ensuring they work reliability across supported FPGA development boards. The team also authors hands-on labs and training materials working closely with FAEs and customers to increase adoption of Microchip High-Level Synthesis Technologies. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain C++ HLS open-source libraries in GitHub, including image and video processing, digital signal processing, fixed-point math, and other libraries. Write reference designs, demos and examples that highlight the features of Microchip HLS technology and next generation tools. Develop and deliver FAE/customer training (labs, docs, IDE walk-throughs), including Embedded SW, HLS, and advanced system-level flows. Help improve on-board/CI testing for HLS (for Windows and Linux) Work along with FAEs and Tech Support teams to continuously improve customer experience using HLS. Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science Strong modern C/C++ and Python programming skills. Hands-on experience with FPGAs flows and development boards. Experience authoring training and developer guides (e.g. step-by-step labs & documentation). Experience with HDL languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL) Familiarity using Generative AI tools and frameworks such as LLMs &, RAGs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with RISC-V is a plus. Knowledge of the TCL scripting language. Understanding with High-Level Synthesis. Git/GitHub development with PR workflows. Travel Time: 0% - 25% Pay Range: We 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 IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position is $76,000 - $114,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Ontario Accommodation: Your accessibility is important to us. If you would like to contact us about our website or need help completing the application process, please email us at CanadaHR@Microchip.com. In accordance with applicable laws (including human rights and accessibility legislation in Ontario), accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Let us know what type of accommodations you require to help remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 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 Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission. Microchip Recruitment Privacy Notice Recruitment Scam Alert Microchip will never: Request banking or payment information during the application or interview process. Ask candidates to register or pay for a training class as part of the application or interview process. Ask candidates to receive or ship packages or goods as part of the recruitment process. Use email address not ending with "@microchip.com". Use instant messaging to communicate. Be wary of generic emails or vague job details. 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Responsibilities

As a junior engineer, you will work on developing customer-facing reference designs and libraries for Microchip’s FPGAs. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality functions and examples that enhance customer adoption.