Experienced Embedded Firmware/Software Engineer

Job Title

Experienced Embedded Firmware/Software Engineer

Role Summary

Develop low-level firmware and peripheral device drivers (HAL) for MCX, Crossover RT and i.MX device families to run on bare-metal, ROM and RTOS environments. Work with pre-silicon verification platforms (RTL, emulation), collaborate with SOC design, verification, validation and systems teams, and provide customer-facing support and maintenance.

Deliver tested, documented reference code and contribute to internal and external open-source repositories.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typical experience: MS + 3 years or BS + 5 years in embedded firmware/software development.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include firmware and driver development, verification on pre-silicon platforms, cross-team collaboration, and open-source maintenance.

• Design and implement HAL and peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.) for bare-metal, ROM and RTOS targets.
• Produce well-documented, maintainable, and tested reference code; perform code reviews and maintain code quality.
• Verify ROM and software on pre-silicon environments (RTL, emulation) and debug system-level issues.
• Support key customers and coordinate issue resolution with SOC architects, design, verification and validation teams.
• Contribute to and maintain internal and external open-source projects; triage issues and review pull requests.
• Harden critical code sections to meet security and safety requirements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items noted.

• Practical experience developing embedded software and device drivers.
• Experience debugging and verifying software in pre-silicon environments (RTL, emulation) or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with ARM architecture and common toolchains (GCC, GNU make) or equivalent.
• Preferred: familiarity with Flash, SPI, I2C, USB, UART, CAN and RISC-V architecture.
• Preferred tool experience: IAR, Keil, DS-5, and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket).
• Preferred: experience using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes; prior role as a maintainer or significant contributor to an open-source project.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent practical experience is accepted. Typical requirement stated: MS + 3 years or BS + 5 years of relevant experience.

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.