TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (Embedded C): Developing and maintaining OS-agnostic C APIs for Ethernet switches, PHYs, and evaluation boards with an accent on low-level driver and API layers interfacing directly with hardware. Focus on continuous development of the automated test platform and ensuring compliance with safety-critical industry standards.

Location: Herlev, Denmark

Company

Microchip Denmark is an R&D site located in Herlev, home to a team of 35 engineers developing Ethernet network switches for Enterprise, Industrial, and Automotive markets.

What you will do

Develop and maintain OS-agnostic C APIs for Ethernet switches, PHYs, and evaluation boards.
Focus on low-level driver and API layers interfacing directly with hardware.
Deliver APIs that support both internal turnkey solutions and external customer integrations.
Ensure compliance with safety-critical industry standards and coding guidelines.
Support and enable your team to work efficiently and escalate issues when needed.
Collaborate with stakeholders across marketing, support, and development to align priorities and plan future work.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in C and embedded software development.
Experience working close to hardware (drivers, APIs).
Desire to grow into a management role; prior experience as a lead programmer is a plus.
Comfortable working in regulated environments with safety and quality standards.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Must be capable of managing a small team of individual contributors, reporting status, and delivering to project teams on firm timelines.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits including pension, healthcare, and stock options.
A strong management training platform, with the opportunity over time to take on more management responsibilities (or remain in a small-team setting).
A key role in a team developing cutting-edge Ethernet technologies.
International work environment with travel opportunities.
Informal and pleasant office culture with meals and snacks provided.