R&D - Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Title

R&D - Senior Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

Senior embedded firmware engineer responsible for designing, developing, and validating firmware for UWB/NB modem, ranging, and radar subsystems. Works with architecture, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver robust modem and RF control software and perform system-level bring-up and debugging.

Experience Level

Senior; typically 4–8 years of relevant embedded firmware experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include firmware development across modem, DSP, and RF domains and integration/validation on silicon and test platforms.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for UWB/NB modem, ranging, and radar subsystems.
• Implement HAL, device drivers, middleware, and system software for modem and RF control.
• Integrate and validate baseband, DSP, and RF components on silicon, FPGA, and simulators.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues spanning firmware, DSP, and modem domains.
• Collaborate with architecture, algorithm, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience. Preferred domain knowledge listed separately.

• Strong Embedded C programming experience in real-time systems.
• Deep understanding of microcontroller/SoC architectures, interrupts, DMA, timers, and memory management.
• Experience with HAL/driver development and hardware bring-up.
• Familiarity with debugging and validation tools: JTAG, SWD, Trace32, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes.
• Experience with communication protocols and interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, IPC, mailbox mechanisms.
• Experience developing firmware for modem or signal-processing systems; strong system-level debugging and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with modem software and DSP signal-processing concepts for ranging/radar.
• Knowledge of UWB/NB communication systems, ranging, radar, and wireless PHY/MAC concepts (including IEEE 802.15.4z / 802.15.4ab).
• Exposure to automotive, industrial, or IoT wireless products.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/Communication, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Science (Bachelors/Masters in EC/CS/EEE/IS) as stated 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.