NXP Semiconductors

Software Engineer – Hardware Design Verification

NXP Semiconductors$90K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant software design and implementation experience or a Master's degree in a related field.
  • Expertise in C/C++ design and implementation.
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies and tools.
  • Solid understanding of embedded software development and architecture.
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded C/C++ software for pre-silicon verification.
  • Contribute to breakthrough Ethernet/networking IP design for next-gen SoCs.
  • Conduct trade-off analyses on performance versus complexity.
  • Collaborate with IP design and verification teams for timely delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies.
  • Innovate solutions for complex and novel design problems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Ethernet technology including IEEE TSN.
  • Involvement in next-generation SoC development for various markets.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on high-quality deliverables.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth in a rapidly evolving field.
Full Job Description

Job Summary:

  • Responsible for the design and implementation of C/C++ embedded software for pre-silicon verification for various Ethernet networking features and performance applications.

  • Contribute to design and implementation of breakthrough Ethernet/networking IP to be integrated into next-generation SoCs for automotive, industrial and edge computing markets.

  • Perform thorough trade-off analysis on performance/complexity.

  • Working closely with IP design and verification teams on planning and execution, to ensure the IP is delivered on time and with highest quality.

  • Proactively drive continuous improvement in design methodology.

  • Thing outside the box to solve novel and complex problems.

Key Challenges:

  • The IP is cutting edge and highly complex; incorporating the latest Ethernet technology such as IEEE Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) that extends Ethernet for safety-critical and real-time applications.

  • Design of software use-cases require a scalable architecture which enables continuous evolution of code as new IP functionality is added or expanded.

  • Software developed in the team needs to be of high quality and portable to multiple platforms, requiring strong interactions with the hardware design and architecture teams.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related education.

  • 2+ years work experience in software design & implementation (or a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related).

  • Thorough knowledge and expertise in C/C++ design and implementation.

  • Understanding of software development methodology and proficiency in software development tools.

  • Solid understanding of embedded software development.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills.

  • Must work well in a team environment.

  • Strong interpersonal, communication.

  • Ability to parse and write technical documentation.

  • Understanding of computer architecture and digital logic design is desirable.

  • Knowledge of networking technologies including TCP/IP protocols is desirable.

  • Experience with networking products such as routers, bridges and switches is desirable.

  • FPGA experience is desirable.


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About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company employs approximately 31,000 people in more than 35 countries, including 11,200 engineers in 33 countries. NXP reported revenue of $8.88 billion in 2020. The company's products are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. NXP is the co-inventor of near field communication (NFC) technology along with Sony and supplies NFC chip sets that enable mobile payments, as well as secure access to cars and buildings.
Learn more about NXP Semiconductors
Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$39.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$52 million
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
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