About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Post Graduate (Master’s) student or recent graduate to join our firmware team. In this role, you will work closely with our senior hardware and software engineers to develop, debug, and optimize firmware for a custom ARM Cortex-M series based design. You will gain hands-on experience bridging the gap between hardware bring-up and application-level software. Key Responsibilities · Board Support Package (BSP) Development: Develop and maintain low-level drivers (UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, DMA, Timers) for custom ARM Cortex-M0/M3/M4/M33 hardware. · Hardware Bring-up: Assist in the initial power-on and hardware validation of new custom PCBs using debuggers (J-Link, ST-Link) and oscilloscopes/logic analyzers. · RTOS Integration: Port and optimize Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or ThreadX) on the target hardware. · Application Layer: Write application-level firmware to demonstrate hardware capabilities and support system integration. · Debugging: Utilize JTAG/SWD interfaces to debug complex system-level issues involving interrupts, memory management, and power modes. · Documentation: Create technical documentation for driver APIs and hardware interfaces. Required Qualifications · Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, graduating August 2026 or later · Strong understanding of the ARM Cortex-M architecture (e.g., NVIC, MPU, SysTick, Memory Map). · Proficiency in C (C11/C99) for embedded systems. Familiarity with assembly is a plus. · Experience with microcontroller peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, DMA, Timers). · Hands-on experience with debugging tools (JTAG/SWD) and test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers). · Familiarity with version control (Git) and IDEs (VS Code, Keil MDK, IAR, or Eclipse-based tools). Preferred Skills (Nice to Haves) · Experience with RTOS concepts (task scheduling, mutexes, semaphores). · Familiarity with Python or C# for developing internal test automation scripts. · Understanding of low-power design techniques (sleep modes, clock gating). · Experience reading schematics and datasheets to write register-level code. · Knowledge of secure boot or cryptographic libraries (mbedTLS, TrustZone for ARMv8-M). More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-e41b NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.