As a Technical Lead at NXP, you will drive the development of low-level IP firmware and device drivers for MCU platforms, bridging HW and SW across pre- and post-silicon stages. You’ll collaborate with central SW teams and the HW team to maximize reuse, ensure HW compatibility, and deliver robust SDK-enabled drivers. You’ll lead architecture, standards, and validation efforts to release world-class, scalable firmware. Join a mission to enable AI at the Edge with high-impact MCU/SoC solutions.

- annual incentive opportunities
- equity
- competitive benefits package
- remuneration aligned with collective agreement
- world-class pace of product development
- Lead development of low-level IP firmware and device drivers for MCU platforms with emphasis on quality and reusability
- Define and enforce software architecture methodologies and reusable APIs across programs
- Architect and deliver IP firmware/driver solutions covering RTL verification, virtual simulation, SoC verification, post-silicon validation, and SDK integration
- Align HAL/SDK development with IP interface requirements across pre-silicon and post-silicon teams
- Collaborate with HW, SW architects and SOC designers to start firmware in parallel with hardware development
- Review hardware register definitions to improve usability and maintainability of software
- Maintain backward-compatible software interfaces as hardware IP evolves
- Create frameworks for consistent, scalable driver implementations




- Define enablement strategies for drivers alongside hardware IP for SDK integration
- Support simulation, emulation, and silicon validation environments to ensure robust API behavior
- Enforce quality practices: design/code reviews, static analysis, coding standards
- Produce technical documentation and presentations for stakeholders
- Use Git, JIRA, and Confluence to drive execution and traceability
- Mentor junior to mid-level engineers and improve firmware development workflows
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 15+ years of architecture and/or firmware development for MCUs/MPUs
- Deep MCU/MPU SW architecture expertise, including RTL bring-up, driver design, and platform integration
- Experience with RTL simulation and emulation;
understanding of SOC construction and verification environments
- Ability to lead by influence across cross-functional teams
- Experience leveraging AI to accelerate software development and documentation
- Proficiency with ARM subsystems, tools, and debugging
- Experience with embedded RTOS and compilers
- Strong low-level software testing and debugging for MCUs/MPUs
- Ability to work in multi-site, multi-time-zone environments
- Proficiency in C/C++, Assembly, and at least one scripting language
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Prior technical leadership experience is highly desirable

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