Software Engineer – Hardware Design Verification

NXP Semiconductors; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a skilled software engineer in Ottawa, Ontario to design and implement C/C++ embedded software for Ethernet networking features. The role involves working with a highly-experienced R&D team focused on innovative IP development for automotive and industrial markets. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a strong grasp of networking technologies, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in design methodology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years work experience in software design & implementation.
• Thorough knowledge in embedded software development.
• Understanding of networking technologies including TCP/IP protocols is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C/C++ embedded software for device drivers.
• Contribute to Ethernet/networking IP integration into next-generation SoCs.
• Perform trade-off analysis on performance and complexity.

Skills

C/C++ design and implementation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Software development tools

Job description

Business Line Description

Be an integral member of a highly-experienced team in R&D that is responsible for developing IP (Intellectual Property) used in the design of advanced microcontrollers and microprocessors. The IP for which this team is responsible enables a product portfolio with billions USD in annual revenue. Chances are that the car you drive, the intelligent devices that pervade your living space, and the factories that produce the goods you use will contain one or more of the chips that you contribute to.

We are part of Advanced Chip Engineering, a central design organization within NXP, developing products for multiple business lines in Automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), Networking, and Radio Frequency products, with expertise in hardware engineering, including architecture, IP, and full SoC Design.

Job Summary

• Responsible for design and implementation of C/C++ embedded software - for device drivers and use-cases for various Ethernet networking features and performance.
• 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.

Key Challenges

• The IP itself is challenging and of significant scope as it requires implementing challenging algorithms in hardware/silicon. It incorporates 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 team.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related education.
• 5+ years work experience in software design & implementation.
• 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.
• Algorithm development experience.
• 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.
• Security/cryptography experience would be an asset.
• Familiar with hardware and software implementation trade-offs is an asset.
• FPGA experience is desirable.