Software Engineer - Systems (New College Graduate)
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Business Unit Description
NXP's Edge Processing Business Unit empowers the next generation of intelligent edge devices through a scalable portfolio of processors and microcontrollers that deliver industry-leading performance, security, connectivity, and AI capabilities. Our solutions enable innovation across automotive, industrial, consumer, healthcare, smart home, and communications markets.
Department Description
Join the Systems Engineering team in Bucharest, Romania, responsible for supporting NXP's advanced processor and microcontroller platforms. The team works closely with customers, software and hardware development organizations, product architects, and validation teams to accelerate product adoption and ensure customer success. As a Software Engineer - Systems, you will contribute to platform enablement, software integration, customer support, and system-level validation activities while developing expertise in embedded software and hardware technologies.
Responsibilities
You will work within the global Systems Engineering organization and collaborate with teams across Europe, North America, and Asia. Your responsibilities will include:
Customer and Product Enablement
•Develop expertise in NXP processor and microcontroller platforms through structured training and hands-on experience.
•Support customers and internal teams with board bring-up, software integration, and system-level debugging activities.
•Assist in evaluating customer applications and reproducing technical issues in laboratory environments.
•Contribute to customer success by helping resolve hardware and software integration challenges.
•Support design-in activities and product evaluations on NXP development platforms and reference designs.
Embedded Software Development
•Develop, integrate, and debug embedded software and firmware running on NXP platforms.
•Work with operating systems such as Linux, Android, and RTOS environments.
•Assist with driver development, middleware integration, and software optimization activities.
•Create proof-of-concept applications and demonstrations showcasing platform capabilities.
•Develop automation tools and scripts to improve development and validation efficiency.
System Validation and Debug
•Perform system-level validation and functional verification of hardware and software features.
•Use debugging tools to analyze processor behavior, memory subsystems, communication interfaces, and peripheral functionality.
•Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to boot, security, power management, connectivity, and multimedia subsystems.
•Document findings and collaborate with global engineering teams to drive issue resolution.
Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
•Create application notes, technical guides, knowledge-base articles, and training materials.
•Contribute to improving customer-facing documentation and developer resources.
•Present technical findings and project results to internal stakeholders.
What you'll gain
•Hands-on experience with industry-leading embedded processors and microcontrollers.
•Mentorship from experienced systems engineers and technical experts.
•Exposure to customer-facing engineering and product development activities.
•Opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions across automotive, industrial, consumer, and AI-enabled applications.
•A global collaborative environment with career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
What can you expect
•Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract.
•Compensation: Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount. We also have flexible work hours and a work from home policy.
•Development opportunities: We offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.
•Our office: We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place and a cafeteria and restaurant in our common area.
•Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews.
•And more: Free coffee to start the day, fresh fruits on Thursdays, social activities (Christmas parties, employee children's party, food fairs), and opportunities to give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.
Candidates are invited to apply on our career page with the resume and motivation letter in English. At the application stage, all candidates should have a valid visa and work permit to work in Romania. Please note: the successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks; the assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.
Requirements
•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
•Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience.
•Strong programming skills in C/C++.
•Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals and computer architecture.
•Knowledge of microprocessors, microcontrollers, or ARM-based architectures.
•Familiarity with Linux operating systems and software development environments.
•Experience with software debugging techniques and development tools.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
•Ability to work effectively in a multinational and cross-functional environment.
•Experience with embedded Linux, device drivers, bootloaders, or RTOS operating systems.
•Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
•Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
•Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe.
•Understanding of hardware schematics and basic electronics concepts.
•Experience with software validation, automated testing, or CI/CD environments.
•Exposure to AI/ML, multimedia, computer vision, connectivity, or security technologies is a plus.
•Participation in academic projects, internships, open-source contributions, or embedded systems competitions.
