R&D - Senior Firmware Engineer

Role overview

R&D - Senior Firmware Engineer at NXP Semiconductors

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Embedded C , microcontroller/SoC architectures, device drivers, HAL development, hardware bring-up, and system-level debugging, along with experience in communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART.

We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer with 4-8 years of experience in real-time embedded software development to design, develop, and validate firmware for UWB/NB modem, ranging, and radar systems .

The role requires close collaboration with architecture, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver high-performance wireless connectivity solutions.

Job Qualification:

4-8 years of experience in Firmware with Bachelors/Masters in EC/CS/EEE/IS.

Strong Embedded C programming skills with experience in real-time embedded systems.

Good understanding of microcontroller/SoC architectures, interrupts, DMA, timers, and memory management.

Experience in embedded software development for UWB/NB modem, or signal-processing systems.

Knowledge of software architecture, HAL/driver development, and hardware bring-up.

Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, Trace32, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Understanding of communication protocols and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, IPC, and mailbox mechanisms.

Strong problem-solving and system-level debugging skills.

Knowledge of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Narrowband (NB) communication systems.

Understanding of Ranging, Radar, and wireless PHY/MAC concepts.

Knowledge of IEEE 802.15.4z / 802.15.4ab and UWB ranging concepts

Experience with modem software

Familiarity with DSP signal-processing concepts for UWB ranging and radar applications

Exposure to automotive, industrial, or IoT wireless products.

Job Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for modem - UWB/NB ranging, and radar subsystems.

Develop HAL, drivers, middleware, and system software for modem and RF control.

Integrate and validate BB, DSP, and RF components on silicon, FPGA, and simulation platforms.

Troubleshoot complex system-level issues spanning software, DSP and modem domains.

Collaborate with architecture, algorithm, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver scalable solutions.

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Preferred qualifications and skills

• Knowledge of UWB technologies, modem software, DSP concepts, wireless PHY/MAC protocols, and ranging/radar applications is preferred.
• Preferred / Domain-Specific Skills

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [India]