Systems Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Noida, India, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to drive OpenBMC-enabled Board Management Controller solutions for data center and infrastructure applications.

You will work with hardware, software, and customer teams on validation, reference designs, and production release readiness, including debugging, platform bring-up, and integration across PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, and other interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in embedded systems, Linux platform development, or server management solutions.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with Embedded Linux development and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with Linux BSPs and device drivers.
• Familiarity with Yocto-based Linux distributions.
• Experience using Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interactions and system-level debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate OpenBMC software on NXP platforms.
• Enable and support industry-standard management protocols including: Redfish IPMI MCTP PLDM.
• Perform hardware and software bring-up of BMC reference platforms.
• Validate server management functions including: Power control Thermal monitoring Sensor management Event logging Firmware updates.
• Support host interfaces and sideband communication protocols such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, NC-SI, I²C, I3C, SMBus, UART, and GPIO.
• Work with ODMs, OEMs, and end customers to support design-in activities and resolve technical issues.
• Develop automation and regression test frameworks for platform validation.
• Analyze and debug complex hardware/software integration issues across multiple subsystems.
• Support customer demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and technical workshops.
• Create technical documentation, application notes, validation reports, and integration guides.
• Contribute to upstream OpenBMC and ecosystem initiatives where applicable.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

System-level debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/CS/CE

Tools

Git

Yocto

OpenBMC

Device drivers

Job description

Job Title Senior Systems Engineer – Board Management Controller (BMC) Location Noida, India Experience 5–10 Years

Job Summary

NXP is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to drive the development and deployment of next-generation Board Management Controller (BMC) solutions for datacenter and infrastructure applications. The role involves OpenBMC enablement, server platform integration, customer support, validation, and reference design development based on NXP processors and industry-standard management frameworks. The successful candidate will work closely with hardware, software, architecture, and customer engineering teams to deliver production-ready BMC solutions. The role aligns with NXP's strategic investment in BMC technologies, OpenBMC, Redfish, MCTP/PLDM, DC-SCM platforms, and datacenter infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate OpenBMC software on NXP platforms.
• Enable and support industry-standard management protocols including: Redfish IPMI MCTP PLDM.
• Perform hardware and software bring-up of BMC reference platforms.
• Validate server management functions including: Power control Thermal monitoring Sensor management Event logging Firmware updates.
• Support host interfaces and sideband communication protocols such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, NC-SI, I²C, I3C, SMBus, UART, and GPIO.
• Work with ODMs, OEMs, and end customers to support design-in activities and resolve technical issues.
• Develop automation and regression test frameworks for platform validation.
• Analyze and debug complex hardware/software integration issues across multiple subsystems.
• Support customer demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and technical workshops.
• Create technical documentation, application notes, validation reports, and integration guides.
• Contribute to upstream OpenBMC and ecosystem initiatives where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in embedded systems, Linux platform development, or server management solutions.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with Embedded Linux development and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with Linux BSPs and device drivers.
• Familiarity with Yocto-based Linux distributions.
• Experience using Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interactions and system-level debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenBMC development.
• Working knowledge of Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, and PLDM.
• Experience with server platforms, datacenter infrastructure, or management controllers.
• Knowledge of OCP and DC-SCM architectures.
• Familiarity with security technologies such as Secure Boot, TPM, and Root of Trust.
• Experience working with Ethernet, PCIe, USB, and low-speed management interfaces.
• Exposure to validation automation frameworks and continuous integration environments.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and debugging capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional global teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong ownership and execution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• OpenBMC and server management software
• Embedded Linux platform development
• Hardware/software system integration
• Datacenter and infrastructure platforms
• Customer-facing technical support and enablement
• Platform validation and test automation

Company Information and Culture

More information about NXP in India... #LI-2734 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. 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.

Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP.