Embedded SW - Stacks & Middleware SW Architect

Job Title

Embedded SW - Stacks & Middleware SW Architect

Role Summary

Senior embedded software architect responsible for stacks, middleware and mathematical libraries for NXP MCU/MPU platforms used in automotive products. The role is part of the Automotive Math Libraries and Stacks team based in Rožnov and Brno.

Deliver production-ready software (drivers, stacks, math optimizations and example applications) in collaboration with project management, marketing and test teams, and support customer engagements.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Architect). Specific years-of-experience guidance is not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop embedded software: drivers, stacks, middleware and math libraries for MCU/MPU platforms.
• Analyze customer requirements and work with architects to define system solutions.
• Implement and optimize math algorithms and example applications for automotive customers.
• Perform code and test-code reviews and follow NXP software quality standards.
• Interact with project managers, product owners, marketing and test teams; cooperate with global R&D teams.
• Participate in customer meetings, calls and lab sessions and provide technical support.
• Mentor and collaborate with local and remote engineering teams.

Requirements

Must-have skills and attributes:

• Proficient in embedded C programming and software development for constrained platforms.
• Experience with software debugging tools, development environments and methodology.
• Customer-facing experience: ability to present, discuss and defend technical solutions in meetings and lab sessions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to react quickly and manage crises effectively.
• Excellent English communication (written and spoken) and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Engaged, committed, curious and able to learn independently; strong collaboration and synthesis skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, USB, LIN protocols.
• Experience in signal processing and electric motor control.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in embedded software (stated as "Master’s degree in embedded SW" in the posting).

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.