i.MX Embedded Systems & Applications Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin is seeking an early-career Systems Applications Engineer for i.MX processors. You will support customers across hardware and software bring-up, work with global teams, and help design reference boards and demos.

Responsibilities include debugging, porting drivers, and contributing to documentation. A Bachelor's in CS/CE with ARM experience is required, with strong C skills and Linux/Android familiarity. Q1 2027 anticipated hire date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science; up to 2 years experience.
• Experience with embedded systems on chip, especially ARM Cortex.
• Proficient in C programming; Linux/Android kernel modules and drivers.
• Technical writing skills for notes, white papers, and guides.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient support of the i.MX processors for customers.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, worldwide IC design and other teams.
• Develop applications, demos, drivers, and porting on i.MX.
• Create reference designs and validation boards for SoCs.
• Review manuals, data sheets, and developer guides.

Skills

Embedded ARM Cortex

C programming

Linux/Android

Device drivers

Technical writing

OpenGL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

GDB

U-Boot

Linux

Android

OpenGL

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin is seeking an early-career Systems Applications Engineer for i.MX processors. You will support customers across hardware and software bring-up, work with global teams, and help design reference boards and demos.

Responsibilities include debugging, porting drivers, and contributing to documentation. A Bachelor's in CS/CE with ARM experience is required, with strong C skills and Linux/Android familiarity. Q1 2027 anticipated hire date.