Systems Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Systems (New College Graduate)

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Business Unit Description

NXP's Edge Processing Business Unit empowers the next generation of intelligent edge devices through a scalable portfolio of processors and microcontrollers that deliver industry-leading performance, security, connectivity, and AI capabilities. Our solutions enable innovation across automotive, industrial, consumer, healthcare, smart home, and communications markets.

Department Description

Join the Systems Engineering team in Bucharest, Romania, responsible for supporting NXP's advanced processor and microcontroller platforms. The team works closely with customers, software and hardware development organizations, product architects, and validation teams to accelerate product adoption and ensure customer success.

As a Software Engineer - Systems, you will contribute to platform enablement, software integration, customer support, and system-level validation activities while developing expertise in embedded software and hardware technologies.

Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations

You will work within the global Systems Engineering organization and collaborate with teams across Europe, North America, and Asia. Your responsibilities will include:

Customer and Product Enablement

• Develop expertise in NXP processor and microcontroller platforms through structured training and hands-on experience.
• Support customers and internal teams with board bring-up, software integration, and system-level debugging activities.
• Assist in evaluating customer applications and reproducing technical issues in laboratory environments.
• Contribute to customer success by helping resolve hardware and software integration challenges.
• Support design-in activities and product evaluations on NXP development platforms and reference designs.

Embedded Software Development

• Develop, integrate, and debug embedded software and firmware running on NXP platforms.
• Work with operating systems such as Linux, Android, and RTOS environments.
• Assist with driver development, middleware integration, and software optimization activities.
• Create proof-of-concept applications and demonstrations showcasing platform capabilities.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to improve development and validation efficiency.

System Validation and Debug

• Perform system-level validation and functional verification of hardware and software features.
• Use debugging tools to analyze processor behavior, memory subsystems, communication interfaces, and peripheral functionality.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to boot, security, power management, connectivity, and multimedia subsystems.
• Document findings and collaborate with global engineering teams to drive issue resolution.

Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Create application notes, technical guides, knowledge-base articles, and training materials.
• Contribute to improving customer-facing documentation and developer resources.
• Present technical findings and project results to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals and computer architecture.
• Knowledge of microprocessors, microcontrollers, or ARM-based architectures.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and software development environments.
• Experience with software debugging techniques and development tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational and cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux, device drivers, bootloaders, or RTOS operating systems.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe.
• Understanding of hardware schematics and basic electronics concepts.
• Experience with software validation, automated testing, or CI/CD environments.
• Exposure to AI/ML, multimedia, computer vision, connectivity, or security technologies is a plus.
• Participation in academic projects, internships, open-source contributions, or embedded systems competitions.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with industry-leading embedded processors and microcontrollers.
• Mentorship from experienced systems engineers and technical experts.
• Exposure to customer-facing engineering and product development activities.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions across automotive, industrial, consumer, and AI-enabled applications.
• A global collaborative environment with career growth and continuous learning opportunities.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.

Ready to create a smarter world? Visit our career website and follow us on social: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

What can you expect

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract

Compensation: Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount. We also have flexible work hours and a work from home policy.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office: We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place and a cafeteria and restaurant in our common area.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

What’s next

Candidates are invited to apply on our career page with the resume and motivation letter in English for one or several open jobs at the same time.

At the application stage, all candidates should have a valid visa and work permit to work in Romania.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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