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+ year

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