R-10063157 Software Engineer – Hardware Design Verification

NXP Semiconductors; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Ottawa, Canada, invites a Software Engineer – Hardware Design Verification to join a hybrid team. The role focuses on designing and implementing C/C++ embedded software for pre-silicon verification of Ethernet networking features and performance applications in next‑gen SoCs for automotive and IoT markets.

The candidate will work closely with IP design and verification teams, perform performance vs complexity trade‑offs, and contribute to evolving software architecture to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of software design & implementation experience.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and embedded software development.
• Familiarity with software development tools and methodology.
• Understanding of computer architecture and digital logic is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C/C++ embedded software for pre-silicon verification of Ethernet networking features.
• Contribute to design and implementation of Ethernet/IP for next-gen SoCs.
• Perform trade-off analysis on performance vs complexity.
• Collaborate with IP design and verification teams to deliver on time and with quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in design methodology and use cases.

Skills

C/C++ design

Embedded software

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

Software development tools

Job description

Software Engineer – Hardware Design Verification

Location: This position is located in Ottawa and offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days work from home each week. A fully remote option is not available.

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 would 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 roles in our Canada locations and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $110,600 to $152,000 CAD.