Software Engineer, Linux Kernel/BSP at NXP

Language

Setup: Remote
Location: Bucharest
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Description

NXP Semiconductors is hiring an Embedded Linux BSP Software Engineer in Bucharest to develop and debug the low-level Linux Board Support Package for S32 automotive processors. The role covers bootloader, firmware, hypervisor, kernel, device drivers, SoC bring-up, Yocto distribution customization, upstream open-source contributions, and automotive software development. Candidates should be recent graduates or have equivalent practical experience, with systems programming and Linux/Unix experience; embedded systems, bootloaders, cross-compilation, ARM architecture, and automotive standards are plus qualifications. The position is full-time on a permanent contract with a work-from-home policy and benefits.

Required Skills

Embedded C
Linux/Unix
Yocto
Device drivers
ARM
JTAG
Python
U-Boot

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Required Previous Experiences: Experience with a systems programming language such as C or C++
Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with embedded systems, device drivers, or operating-system internals
Familiarity with U-Boot, Yocto or Buildroot, or cross-compilation
ARM computer architecture and low-level JTAG or GDB debugging
Interest in open-source upstream development and modern developer tooling, including AI coding assistants
Exposure to automotive software standards ISO 26262 or ASPICE
Translation Company Name: RO61 NXP Semiconductors Romania SRL