Linux Software Engineer - VPU

Job Title

Linux Software Engineer - VPU

Role Summary

Develop and integrate Linux software for i.MX microprocessors, focusing on VPU and multimedia subsystems. Work within the i.MX software team to deliver high-quality BSP releases, kernel drivers, and upstream contributions to the Linux multimedia stack.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 3+ years of embedded software development experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include integration, maintenance, driver development and upstream collaboration.

• Integrate new i.MX devices into the Linux BSP and deliver high-quality release artifacts.
• Maintain and evolve Linux software for existing i.MX products following the platform strategy.
• Design, implement and maintain Linux kernel drivers for VPU and multimedia subsystems.
• Support firmware and low-level hardware bring-up and debugging on ARM platforms.
• Contribute upstream to Linux kernel subsystems (e.g. V4L2) and multimedia projects (e.g. GStreamer).
• Support security-related tasks and activities required for security certifications.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience.

• 3+ years of software development experience with embedded systems.
• Experience in embedded firmware development.
• Experience with Linux kernel development.
• Practical experience with ARM-based systems and low-level debugging.

Nice-to-have:

• Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks such as V4L2, GStreamer, FFmpeg.
• Understanding of video codecs (H.264, H.265).
• Contributions to open-source projects, particularly the Linux kernel.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science or a similar discipline (the posting specifies a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or similar fields).

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.