Embedded Firmware/Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop HAL and peripheral device drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.) for MCX, Crossover RT, and i.MX device families.
• Deliver high-quality, well-documented, and tested code for standalone bare metal, ROM, and RTOS environments.
• Verify ROM code and software deliverables using pre-silicon test and debug environments, including RTL and Emulation platforms.
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with global teams.
• Support key customers and ensure code hardening against physical or logical attacks to meet security and safety standards.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with an embedded software focus.
• Strong understanding of device drivers and embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience with ARM Assembly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RUST or Python programming.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Flash, SPI, I2C, USB, UART, and CAN.
• Knowledge of ARM and RISC-V architectures.
• Experience with GCC, GNU make, and ARM compilers (IAR, Keil, or DS-5).
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools like JIRA and Bitbucket.
• Hands-on experience using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.

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.