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Embedded Firmware Design Engineer (m/f/d)

CompanyNXP Semiconductors
LocationGratkorn
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 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. Career Development Opportunities : Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Privacy Policy: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/privacy-policy-for-social-media-pages:PRIVACY-POLICY-SOCIAL-MEDIA
About the Role

The Digital NFC Modem Group based in Gratkorn is responsible to deliver very high quality solutions for NFC RF Communications. The team is involved in all aspects of the Digital Design Flow, from Specifications to Tape-Out, including validation, production enablement and customer support.

As Embedded Firmware Engineer, you'll help develop and test high-quality embedded software for innovative semiconductor solutions. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience throughout the full firmware development lifecycle while continuously expanding your technical skills.

Your Reponsibilities:

  • Develop, test, and verify embedded firmware solutions.

  • Understand customer and system requirements and translate them into firmware implementations.

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to define priorities, deliverables, and project plans.

  • Write clean, high-quality code and supporting documentation.

  • Contribute to improving firmware development processes and workflows.

  • Work closely with teammates and stakeholders across different projects.

  • Grow your expertise in firmware development tools, methodologies, and embedded systems.

Your Profile:

  • University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Knowledge of embedded software development and software engineering principles.

  • Programming skills in C/C++ and/or Rust.

  • Experience with Linux, command-line tools, and scripting.

  • Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.

  • Knowledge of Python programming.

  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or SVN.

  • Enjoy working in an open and collaborative team environment.

  • Good organization skills and effective work routines.

  • Curiosity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for solving technical challenges.

  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to Agile development and Continuous Integration (CI).

  • Experience with RTOS-based firmware development.

  • Understanding of embedded hardware architectures.

  • Knowledge of HDL design or verification languages.

  • Familiarity with digital design and verification tools.

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.

NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry.

Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group IV. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.


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Key Skills
Embedded firmwareCC++RustLinuxPythonGitSVNObject-oriented programmingEmbedded systemsAgileContinuous integrationRTOSHardware architecturesHDLDigital design
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringSoftware
Benefits
Home officeFlexible working timeMeal benefits
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop, test, and verify high-quality embedded firmware solutions for NFC semiconductor products. Collaborate with senior engineers to define project deliverables and improve development workflows.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
22592
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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