Principal Engineer- Applications (Embedded Vision Edge AI)

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 ; 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 without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company await!**Job Description:**We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and deployment of embedded vision solutions on edge platforms. This role focuses on developing real-time, efficient computer vision pipelines optimized for microcontrollers and microprocessors across industrial, medical, and aerospace applications.**Key Responsibilities*** Architect end-to-end vision pipelines (capture → preprocessing → inference → post-processing)* Optimize CNN models using quantization, pruning, and memory-aware techniques* Enable camera interfaces, ISP pipelines, and real-time performance tuning* Collaborate with silicon, tools, and applications teams to influence roadmap* Mentor engineers and drive technical leadership across projects**Requirements/Qualifications:*** BS in EE/CS or related field with 10+ years of experience* Strong expertise in embedded systems and computer vision* Proficiency in C/C++, RTOS/Linux environments* Experience with TinyML frameworks (e.g., TFLite Micro) and model optimization* Familiarity with low-power design and hardware accelerationPreferred* MS/PhD in EE/CS or related field**Travel Time:**0% - 25%**Physical Attributes:**Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others**Physical Requirements:**80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standingMicrochip 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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the .**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr FHLB Des Moines