Linux Kernel & BSP Software Validation Engineer

Ready to join the future of innovation at NXP?

NXP Semiconductors enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, we are driving innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security & privacy and smart connected solutions markets.  Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has 45,000 employees in more than 35 countries. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.

Your team

The i.MX Software team in Bucharest is responsible for enabling the Linux BSP on NXP's i.MX family microprocessors. Our work focuses on the lower levels of the operating system such as the kernel, as well as delivering fully functional Yocto Linux images.

Testing and validation are a crucial part in the development process to ensure high quality operating system stacks for our microprocessors. Having the best infrastructure and tools in our software process is key for delivering on time quality software. We are looking for people with operating systems knowledge, proactive and eager to learn, to help us design, implement and execute test cases and automated tests for our Linux BSP project, as well as contributing to the continuous testing environment. You will be interacting with Linux drivers/modules for various components, like connectivity, networking, graphics, AI/ML, security, audio/video technologies and others.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive testing and validation efforts for undergoing projects from requirements analysis to test plan definition
• Design, write or update test plans and test cases for undergoing projects
• Drive test execution, failure analysis, solution finding and reporting
• Asses new features impact, cooperate and collaborate with stakeholders spread across multiple sites in different geographies in order to define and implement a clear test strategy
• Develop and maintain automated test execution environments and scripts
• Develop and enhance new or existing validation frameworks
• Monitor and analyze results of the automated tests suites ran
• Help with the board farm setup and maintenance.

Your profile:

To be successful in this role you need:

• To understand test methodologies, processes and other test concepts.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous testing processes and methodologies
• Scripting experience - python, bash, other
• Operating systems experience - Linux
• Experience with tools - git, JIRA, Jenkins, Bamboo
• Programming (C/C++) knowledge is a plus
• Electronics knowledge, experience in troubleshooting and debugging electronics is a plus.
• To be collaborative, team oriented, open to dialog, feedback and knowledge sharing
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar role

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.

Ready to create a smarter world? Visit our career website and follow us on social: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

What can you expect

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract

Compensation: Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount. We also have flexible work hours and a work from home policy.

Development opportunities: 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.

Our office: We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place and a cafeteria and restaurant in our common area.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

What’s next

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

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.

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