Automotive Systems & Applications Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement application-specific software, firmware, and hardware solutions using NXP microcontrollers and processors
• Design, build, and test proof-of-concept systems, reference designs, and evaluation kits
• Provide technical support to customers, including debugging and resolving complex system-level issues
• Create detailed application notes, technical documentation, and training materials
• Execute performance analysis and benchmarking to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity in software development and debugging
• Contribute to AI-enabled automotive demonstrations and technical content

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems development or applications engineering
• Strong knowledge of Arm-based MCU/MPU architectures
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming
• Expertise in embedded Linux development
• Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, PCIe, and Ethernet
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 safety standards
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with heterogeneous, multi-core embedded systems
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (code completion, automated refactoring, etc.)
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts for edge AI deployments
• Prior experience with NXP's automotive product portfolio, such as S32Z/E, S32N, S32G, or S32K

About the Company

NXP Semiconductors enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP pushes boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.