DevOps / Test Automation Engineer

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:Are you experienced in DevOps or working at the intersection of test and DevOps, and ready for your next challenge?At our Cambridge site, we design, test, and build DevOps pipelines for our Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB products-developed both in‑house andacross global teams.Although testing is part of our remit, manual testing is rare; it typically occurs only while we develop automated test solutions.Our DevOps and test functions are tightly integrated, giving you a highly varied and hands‑on role. One moment you might be solderingdebug wires, and the next you’re guiding an AI agent to generate a Jenkins build running on a Kubernetes pod. You’ll write code-or directcode generation across multiple languages, with Python being the most common in DevOps, and occasional involvement in firmware‑level work.What You’ll Work OnBuilding and maintaining DevOps pipelines for embedded wireless productsDeveloping automated test frameworks and infrastructureUsing AI tools to accelerate development and automationWorking across Windows (development) and Linux (target systems)Collaborating with global engineering teamsSupporting embedded hardware bring‑up and debugging when requiredRequirements/Qualifications:Required SkillsStrong experience in DevOps, test automation, or a hybrid of bothProficiency with PythonComfortable working in Windows for developmentConfident using Linux, bash, and SSHFamiliarity with CI/CD tools such as:Jenkins (Groovy pipelines)BitbucketArtifactoryAnsibleSQLDesirable Skills:AI & Automation:Experience using modern AI coding tools (e.g., OpenAI‑based tools, Claude Code, VS Code extensions)Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to speed up developmentCloud & Infrastructure:Knowledge of AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, or distributed cloud systemsControlled Development Environments:Understanding of ASPICE, FuSa, RED, or CRA processesWireless & Embedded Systems:Knowledge of Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, or network protocolsExperience with embedded devices or hobbyist projects (e.g., Raspberry Pi)Ability to perform basic hardware tasks such as soldering debug wiresWhy Join UsYou’ll be part of a team where DevOps, test, embedded systems, and AI converge.

If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and working withcutting‑edge wireless technology, this role offers a unique blend of software, hardware, and cloud engineering.#LI-AG1Travel Time:0% - 25%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.SummaryLocation: United Kingdom - CambridgeType: Full time