Senior Embedded SW Developer - Security

Job Title

Senior Embedded SW Developer - Security

Role Summary

Develop secure embedded firmware and security features for ARM-based microcontroller products in NXP's embedded security team. Work spans secure boot, secure update, cryptography integration, hardware-backed security, and compliance with industry security practices.

Team locations: Brno and Rožnov (Czech Republic). Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to define security requirements, analyze risks, and implement protections across the product lifecycle.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting does not specify a minimum number of years of experience.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on implementing and validating embedded security software and supporting secure product delivery.

• Design, implement and validate embedded security runtime software (drivers, middleware, applications) for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.
• Implement secure boot, secure update mechanisms, and cryptographic integrations.
• Develop drivers and middleware for Rust-based Embassy framework (where applicable).
• Debug complex hardware/software integration issues and troubleshoot low-level targets.
• Follow industry security standards and secure-coding best practices; participate in code reviews and CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with architects, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams to define security requirements and mitigations.
• Contribute to testing, static analysis, and verification activities to ensure product quality and security.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and behaviours; followed by useful additions.

• Proven embedded software development experience in C, working close to hardware.
• Solid understanding of ARM Cortex-M architectures and embedded system fundamentals.
• Experience developing for Bare‑Metal and RTOS environments (FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for low-level software and hardware integration.
• Experience with Git, code review practices, CI/CD, testing, and static analysis.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional work style: ownership, planning, reliability, and teamwork.
• Nice-to-have: experience with Rust for embedded systems (Embassy or Tock), RISC-V exposure, and familiarity with security libraries and protocols such as Mbed TLS, PSA Crypto API or SPDM.

Education Requirements

The posting does not mandate a specific degree or field of study. It references embedded security certification schemes and standards: SESIP and PSA Certified are mentioned as advantageous, and the assignment may involve security certification activities. Applicants must have a valid visa and work permit to work in the Czech Republic at the application stage.

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.