Senior Embedded Software Developer - Security

Job Title

Senior Embedded Software Developer - Security

Role Summary

Develop secure embedded firmware and security features for ARM-based microcontroller products. The role is part of an embedded security software team working on secure boot, update mechanisms, cryptography integration, and hardware-backed security to meet industry standards.

Position located in NXP R&D centers in Brno or Rožnov (Czech Republic); engineers collaborate across hardware and software teams to define security requirements and implement protections across the product lifecycle.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. The posting does not state a specific years-of-experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Deliver and maintain secure runtime software for embedded products and work with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develop and validate embedded security runtime software: drivers, middleware, and applications for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Implement secure boot, secure update mechanisms, and integrate cryptographic components.
• Implement security drivers and middleware for Rust Embassy framework (where applicable).
• Debug complex low-level hardware/software integration issues and provide reliable fixes.
• Follow industry security standards and secure-coding best practices; contribute to design reviews and threat analyses.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain CI/CD workflows to ensure code quality and testing coverage.

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements. Must-have items are listed first; additional advantages follow.

• Must-have: Hands-on embedded software development experience in C, working close to hardware.
• Practical experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontroller architectures and embedded system fundamentals.
• Experience developing for Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS, and/or Zephyr RTOS environments.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for embedded targets and low-level integration issues.
• Familiarity with modern software development workflows: Git, code review, CI/CD, testing and static analysis.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.

• Nice-to-have: Experience with Rust for embedded systems (Embassy framework or Tock OS).
• Familiarity with embedded security technologies such as Mbed TLS, PSA Crypto API, and SPDM.
• Experience with RISC-V architectures.

Education Requirements

No formal degree requirement is stated. The posting references familiarity with embedded security certification schemes and standards as an advantage, specifically SESIP and PSA Certified.

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.