Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Automotive Security_

Project Description:

• We are seeking two Senior Embedded Software Engineers to support an automotive software engagement with NXP Semiconductors in the Detroit area. This role is focused on embedded automotive software, AUTOSAR, and security-related firmware/middleware development. The ideal candidate brings deep system-level expertise, strong debugging skills, and the ability to work closely with both engineering teams and customer stakeholders.
• This is an onsite role in the Detroit area and requires U.S. citizenship. The assignment is expected to begin as soon as customer approval is finalized and may extend over multiple years.

Responsibilities

• :The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and debugging of embedded automotive software components. The role will involve working with complex software stacks, contributing to AUTOSAR-based development, and supporting security-related software features at the firmware and middleware layers
• .The engineer will be expected to analyze system-level issues, participate in architecture discussions, troubleshoot complex defects, and collaborate with internal teams, customer stakeholders, and global engineering groups. Initial training on the software platform may be required and could involve travel, potentially including international travel

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Mandatory Skills Descriptio

• n:10+ years of embedded software development experien
• ceU.S. citizenship requir
• edAbility to work onsite in the Detroit ar
• eaStrong experience with AUTOSAR-based software developme
• ntExperience with automotive software security, including Crypto driver or related security componen
• tsDeep understanding of system-level automotive embedded softwa
• reStrong C/C++ development and debugging skil
• lsProven ability to troubleshoot complex embedded software issu
• esStrong architectural reasoning and problem-solving skil
• lsComfortable working in both development-focused and customer-facing environmen
• tsWillingness to travel for initial training and project onboardi
• ngAbility to start quickly, contingent on customer/project approv

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Nice-to-Have Skills Descripti

• on:Background in security software at the firmware or middleware le
• velFamiliarity with automotive security software applicati
• onsExperience with NXP platforms or semiconductor-based automotive software soluti
• onsExperience working with global engineering te
• amsPrior experience supporting long-term customer engageme
• ntsFamiliarity with automotive software standards, safety/security processes, or production ECU developm