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Senior Firmware Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Firmware Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of SNS (SerDes Networking Solutions) Firmware.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, debug, and maintain SNS Firmware
  • Work with embedded systems and ensure efficient integration with hardware and firmware teams
  • Collaborate across disciplines to support seamless system-level functionality
  • Work on customer configuration generation, test and support field applications/use cases
  • Document use case configuration components clearly and accurately

Requirements

  • Strong experience in Firmware and ROM development
  • Proficiency in C/C and Python
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of direct experience is required
  • BS or MS Computer/Electrical Engineering is a must
  • Experience with the I2C, GPIO, and SPI drivers
  • Knowledge of or experience working with CSI-2 and eDP interfaces is a plus
  • Background in embedded systems development in automotive and/or industrial automation
  • Familiarity of ASIL-B and ASPICE development is a plus

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.

Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. 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 California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:

$130,600 to $179,600 annually

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

Salary : $130,600 - $179,600

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