Embedded Software Developer - Student
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Embedded Software Developer - Student
Role Summary
Student-level embedded software role within the Functional Safety software team supporting automotive microcontroller products. The team develops safety-critical software components used by customers in electronic control units.
The role involves hands-on embedded software development, collaboration with hardware and customer engineers, and work that follows automotive functional safety practices.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Student). No specific years of prior professional experience required; suitable for current students or recent graduates.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include designing and implementing embedded software and contributing to safety-related features.
- Design and develop embedded software for various microcontroller architectures.
- Implement and maintain software components per automotive functional safety requirements.
- Collect and analyze customer-specific functional safety needs and propose solutions.
- Follow the software development process and applicable quality standards.
- Collaborate with solution teams, hardware designers, and customer engineers.
- Support testing, debugging, and documentation of software and tests.
Requirements
Key qualifications and skills expected for the role.
- Current student status or internship/trainee eligibility in a technical program (embedded systems, computer engineering, or similar).
- Practical experience with Embedded C programming and embedded software development.
- Interest in automotive functional safety concepts and willingness to work on safety-related tasks.
- Good English communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Nice-to-have: familiarity with software development processes, quality standards, and basic knowledge of microcontroller architectures.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to project needs.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
