JOB DETAILS
Principal Field Application Engineer - MPU
CompanyNXP Semiconductors
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 3, 2026
About The Company
We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.
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About the Role
NXP is seeking an experienced Field Application Engineer to support automotive applications processors and related system solutions. This role focuses on demand creation, customer design-in support, and successful project execution for key customers.
Responsibilities:
- Promote NXP MPU products and vertical solutions in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
- Act as the main technical interface for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support customer product development based on NXP’s advanced automotive processors.
- Provide technical guidance on software, hardware, system architecture, and issue resolution.
- Drive technical engagement, design-in activities, and customer project success.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with high-performance Arm multi-core platforms.
- Strong knowledge of RTOS and embedded software development.
- Hands-on experience with Linux programming, kernel development, and device drivers.
- Knowledge of NPU and edge AI technologies is preferred.
- Familiarity with embedded hardware and high-speed interfaces such as SGMII, XFI, and PCIe.
- Excellent internal and external communication skills.
- Strong learning ability and ownership mindset.
- Good written and spoken English skills.
Key Skills
Arm Multi-core PlatformsRTOSEmbedded Software DevelopmentLinux ProgrammingKernel DevelopmentDevice DriversNPUEdge AIEmbedded HardwareSGMIIXFIPCIeAutomotive ProcessorsSystem ArchitectureTechnical Communication
Categories
EngineeringTechnologySoftwareSales
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves promoting NXP automotive processors and providing technical support to customers throughout the project lifecycle. You will act as the primary technical interface, offering guidance on hardware, software, and system architecture to ensure project success.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
22536
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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