What to Expect

Join us to help build the next generation of smart, sustainable vehicles—your work will directly influence how millions experience mobility!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join our Automotive Customer Application Support team! You will serve in the critical capacity of engaging with a broad range of automotive customers to support deployment of the latest silicon technology into the next generation of vehicles. You will join a diverse, passionate team that values creativity, open communication, and having fun while solving tough problems together developing leading-edge software & hardware solutions.

Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

Your Role

• Embedded software development expertise

  • Independent development and presentation of cross-functional system solutions including concepts, silicon design and validation plans designed to meet customer needs

  • Opportunity identification, software bring-up, bench build, software porting, custom pre-development, schematic & PCB design reviews

  • Issue root cause identification and driving resolution cross-functionally within the company and with customers as well as supply base partners

  • Disciplined project management of cross-functional enterprise plans to completion on time in accordance with customer expectations

  • Customer & NXP colleague technical training for products within scope of responsibility

• Product Development Feedback: you will provide valuable guidance to NXP's engineering and product development teams, influencing the design of future product offerings

• Training and Development: you will have access to ongoing training, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to work on projects that push the boundaries of automotive innovation.

• Collaboration: you will build long-term relationships with FAE colleagues as well as other disciplines within the company including R&D, marketing, and sales as you work together to accomplish customer objectives

Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent

• Minimum 5 years development engineering or applications support of microcontroller based embedded systems

• Experience with C and C++ and a record of developing embedded firmware

• Demonstrated knowledge of typical SoC hardware interfaces (Ethernet, MIPI, SDIO, LP DDR3/4, Quad/Octal SPI, USB2.0/3.0, UART, SPI, I2C)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, and strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to personally troubleshoot technical issues, analyze data and schematics, and develop effective solutions

• Willing to travel (up to 25%, mostly within California and Michigan)

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of ARM Cortex processors

• Experience using Real-Time OS systems: SafeRTOS, FreeRTOS and Zephyr

• Firsthand knowledge of graphics and video subsystems and related software drivers

• Experience in automotive electronics & software development            

• Experience as a Field Application Engineer

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.
Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: