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NXP Semiconductors • Artificial Intelligence • Science & Engineering • Bachelor's Degree • C • 3 days ago
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. NXP Semiconductors scores B on the Alion truth index.

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NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors is a Dutch chipmaker established in 2006 when Philips spun out its semiconductor division, and it concentrates on embedded processing rather than general purpose computing. Its largest market is automotive, where it supplies radar sensors, vehicle networking, battery management and the secure processors behind keyless entry and digital car keys, alongside industrial and internet of things microcontrollers, mobile secure elements and communications infrastructure silicon. Headquartered in Eindhoven and listed on Nasdaq, it is one of the leading suppliers of near field communication and automotive processing chips in the world.
nxp.com • HQ: Eindhoven, Netherlands • HQ: Los Altos, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Science & Engineering • Electrical & Electronic Engineering • Analog & Power Semiconductors • RF & Wireless Hardware • Processors, MCUs & AI Chips • 5000+ employees • Est. 2006
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Responsibilities:

  • Linux Driver Development: Design, develop and debug low-level Linux kernel MSL for Linux kernel and device drivers for various hardware peripherals on i.MX SOC.
  • Hardware Bring-up: Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to perform initial SW and board bring-up for new SOCs.
  • Kernel Maintenance: Maintain, patch, and upgrade the Linux kernel to support new feature requirements and resolve security vulnerabilities.
  • Linux Upstream: Collaborate with Linux community to push Linux kernel and driver upstream.
  • Testing & Debugging: Utilize standard kernel debugging tools (gdb, kdb, ftrace, dmesg) to identify bottlenecks, memory leaks, and stability issues.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field (Graduating class of 2027)
  • Core Language: Strong proficiency in Embedded C and a solid understanding of data structures and operations.
  • Operating Systems: Solid theoretical understanding of Operating System concepts (memory management, concurrency, scheduling, interrupts) with academic or project experience in Linux architecture.
  • Hardware Familiarity: Basic understanding of ARM architecture (preferably ARM Cortex-A) and digital electronics. Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Hands-on experience with an i.MX development board or similar ARM platforms for academic or personal projects.
  • Experience in open source / upstream development.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux kernel space.
  • Familiarity with Git version control and high-level language or SHELL scripts.
  • Experienced with AI coding assistants for coding, debug and automation.

What We Offer

  • Structured Mentorship: Direct guidance from senior embedded engineers to fast-track your technical growth.
  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Hands-on experience with the latest industrial and automotive silicon platforms.
  • Growth Path: A clear career progression ladder within our global engineering organization.
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and wellness programs.

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