2027Y Campus - Software Engineer - Linux BSP & Driver Development

Job description

Responsibilities

Linux Driver Development: Design, develop and debug low-level Linux kernel MSL for Linux kernel and device drivers for various hardware peripherals on i.MX SOC.

Hardware Bring-up

Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to perform initial SW and board bring-up for new SOCs.

Kernel Maintenance

Maintain, patch, and upgrade the Linux kernel to support new feature requirements and resolve security vulnerabilities.

Linux Upstream

Collaborate with Linux community to push Linux kernel and driver upstream.

Testing & Debugging

Utilize standard kernel debugging tools (gdb, kdb, ftrace, dmesg) to identify bottlenecks, memory leaks, and stability issues.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field (Graduating class of 2027)

Core Language

Strong proficiency in Embedded C and a solid understanding of data structures and operations.

Operating Systems

Solid theoretical understanding of Operating System concepts (memory management, concurrency, scheduling, interrupts) with academic or project experience in Linux architecture .

Hardware Familiarity

Basic understanding of ARM architecture (preferably ARM Cortex-A) and digital electronics. Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Hands-on experience with an i.MX development board or similar ARM platforms for academic or personal projects. Experience in open source / upstream development. Basic knowledge of Linux kernel space. Familiarity with Git version control and high-level language or SHELL scripts.

Experienced with AI coding assistants for coding, debug and automation.

What We Offer

Structured Mentorship: Direct guidance from senior embedded engineers to fast-track your technical growth.

Cutting-Edge Tech

Hands-on experience with the latest industrial and automotive silicon platforms.

Growth Path

A clear career progression ladder within our global engineering organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and wellness programs. More information about NXP in Greater China... #LI-dc07