Software Engineer - Linux BSP & Driver Development

About the role

NXP is hiring a Software Engineer for its 2027Y Campus in Shanghai (Pudong), focused on Linux BSP and driver development. The role works on low-level Linux kernel modules and device drivers for i.MX SoCs, and involves collaboration with hardware teams and the Linux community.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and debug low-level Linux kernel modules and device drivers for various hardware peripherals on i.MX SoCs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to perform initial software and board bring-up for new SoCs.
• Maintain, patch and upgrade the Linux kernel to support new features and resolve security vulnerabilities.
• Work with the Linux community to push the kernel and drivers upstream.
• Use kernel debugging tools such as gdb, kdb, ftrace and dmesg to find bottlenecks, memory leaks and stability issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field (graduating class of 2027).
• Solid theoretical understanding of operating system concepts (memory management, concurrency, scheduling, interrupts) with academic or project experience in Linux architecture.
• Basic understanding of ARM architecture (preferably ARM Cortex-A) and digital electronics, and ability to read schematics and datasheets.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C and a solid grasp of data structures and operations.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with an i.MX development board or similar ARM platforms, open source/upstream development, basic Linux kernel knowledge, Git, shell scripting, and familiarity with AI coding assistants.

What we offer

• Structured mentorship from senior embedded engineers.
• Hands-on work with industrial and automotive silicon platforms.
• A clear career progression path within the global engineering organization.
• Competitive compensation, health benefits and wellness programs.