Senior Embedded SW Developer - Security

Job Title

Senior Embedded SW Developer - Security

Role Summary

Develop secure embedded firmware, drivers and middleware that protect devices against modern cyber threats. The team focuses on secure boot, secure update mechanisms, cryptographic integration and hardware-based security for ARM-based microcontrollers.

Position is located in NXP R&D centers in Brno or Rožnov pod R. and requires collaboration with hardware, architecture and product teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Experience Level

Senior; no specific years of experience specified.

Responsibilities

The role covers design, implementation, validation and maintenance of embedded security software and supporting security certification activities.

• Develop and validate embedded security runtime software (security drivers, middleware, applications) for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Implement secure boot and secure update mechanisms and integrate cryptographic components.
• Implement security drivers and middleware for the Rust Embassy framework.
• Debug complex low-level software and hardware/software integration issues; perform root-cause analysis and fixes.
• Follow industry security standards and best practices and support security certification activities.
• Collaborate with architects, hardware and software teams to define security requirements and perform risk analysis.
• Contribute to CI/CD, code review processes, testing, static analysis and code quality assurance.

Requirements

Core technical skills and desirable additional capabilities.

• Must-have: Strong hands-on embedded software development experience in C and low-level programming.
• Solid understanding of ARM Cortex-M microcontroller architectures and embedded system fundamentals.
• Proven experience developing for Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr RTOS environments.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for embedded targets and complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Experience with Git, code review processes and modern software development workflows including CI/CD.
• Good understanding of secure coding, testing methodologies and static analysis tools.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Right to work in the Czech Republic (valid visa/work permit) where applicable.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of Rust for embedded systems and familiarity with Embassy framework or Tock OS.
• Familiarity with embedded security technologies (Mbed TLS, PSA Crypto API, SPDM) and certification schemes (SESIP, PSA Certified).
• Experience with RISC-V and hardware-based security features is an advantage.
• Willingness to participate in security certification processes and handle security-related tasks responsibly.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.