Engineer I-Software

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.

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Job Description

Job Summary

• Entry-level software engineer supporting the PLP Manufacturing IT team. The role focuses on building a strong foundation in software development, system integration, and modern engineering practices, with opportunities to grow into Cell Controller-based factory automation, DevOps, and AI-enabled development initiatives within MIT.
  
  

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components under guidance of senior engineers
• Learn and apply software development best practices, including version control, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
• Support development and integration of manufacturing and automation systems, including Cell Controller-based solutions
• Contribute to the use of Azure DevOps for source control, work tracking, and build automation
• Participate in the evaluation and use of AI-assisted development and automated code review tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand manufacturing workflows and system requirements
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
  
  

• 0–2 years of professional software development experience, including internships, co-op assignments, or relevant academic projects
• Hands-on experience through coursework, capstone projects, or internships involving software design, development, and testing
  
  

• Strong foundation in software development fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, C#, Java, or similar)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and basic software development workflows
• Ability to learn new technologies, frameworks, and problem domains quickly
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Interest in automation, manufacturing systems, DevOps, or AI-enabled software development