Embedded Software Engineer for Automotive Battery Management Systems

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer for Automotive Battery Management Systems

Role Summary

Develop and automate embedded system-level test applications and test scenarios for automotive battery management and related automotive product lines. Work within a Bucharest-based software development team that validates microcontroller and low-level software functionality following automotive industry standards.

This role focuses on embedded C test development, automation of test execution, and collaboration with development and product teams to ensure software quality.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience specified.

Responsibilities

Validate and automate embedded software and hardware features for automotive products.

• Develop embedded test applications in ANSI C to exercise hardware features and low-level software.
• Create and implement automated test cases and scripts for test execution and analysis.
• Use industry techniques and test tools to automate test execution.
• Maintain test logs, produce test reports and summaries, and track issues using JIRA or similar tools.
• Improve test strategy and contribute to test process enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with development and product management to define testing objectives.

Requirements

Core technical skills and communication required to perform the role.

Must-have:

• Proficient programming in ANSI C.
• Knowledge of CPU/computer architecture and embedded system fundamentals.
• Embedded debugging skills for targets and low-level software.
• Scripting proficiency (Perl, Python, Bash) and familiarity with build tools (Makefiles).
• Practical knowledge of testing methods (unit, integration, functional testing).
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ARM or Power Architecture.
• Experience with MCU peripherals and external devices (power management, external flash).
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR.
• Ability to read electronic schematics.
• Experience with Git or other version control and requirements management tools.

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.