Embedded Firmware/Software Engineer

Job Title

Embedded Firmware/Software Engineer

Role Summary

Develop low-level firmware and peripheral device drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.) for MCX, Crossover RT and i.MX device families to run in bare-metal, ROM and RTOS environments. Deliver well-documented, tested reference code and verify software on pre-silicon platforms (RTL, emulation).

Work with cross-functional SoC teams and support key customers to diagnose and resolve system-level issues and ensure code meets security and safety requirements.

Experience Level

Mid-level — 4+ years of relevant embedded firmware/software experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design and implement HAL and peripheral drivers for MCX, Crossover RT and i.MX families.
• Produce high-quality, documented, and tested firmware for ROM, bare-metal, and RTOS targets.
• Verify and debug ROM and other software deliverables in pre-silicon environments such as RTL and emulation.
• Analyze and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with global hardware, verification, and systems teams.
• Support key customers by reproducing, diagnosing and fixing firmware-level problems.
• Harden critical code sections and meet required security and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SoC design, verification, validation, documentation and system architects.

Requirements

Required and preferred technical skills and experience.

• Must-have: 4+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development and device drivers.
• Must-have: Proficiency in C and familiarity with ARM assembly; experience with embedded debugging and pre-silicon verification workflows.
• Must-have: Practical experience with GNU toolchain (GCC, GNU make) and using logic analyzers/oscilloscopes for hardware/software debug.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Flash, SPI, I2C, USB, UART, CAN and peripheral protocols.
• Preferred: Experience with ARM and RISC-V architectures.
• Preferred: Experience with ARM compilers (IAR, Keil, DS-5) and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket).
• Preferred: Knowledge of Rust or Python is a plus; prior internship/co-op experience in embedded systems is beneficial.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with an embedded software focus, or equivalent practical experience. Internship/co-op experience in a related field is noted as beneficial.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.