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Nxp

2027Y Campus - Software Engineer - Linux BSP & Driver Development

Nxp
Shanghai (Pudong)Posted 19 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time

Responsibilities

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Linux Driver Development

Design, develop and debug low-level

Linux kernel

MSL for Linux kernel and

device drivers

for various hardware peripherals on i.MX SOC. •

Hardware Bring-up

Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to perform initial SW and board bring-up for new SOCs. •

Kernel Maintenance

Maintain, patch, and upgrade the Linux kernel to support new feature requirements and resolve security vulnerabilities. •

Linux Upstream

Collaborate with Linux community to push Linux kernel and driver upstream. •

Testing & Debugging

Utilize standard kernel debugging tools (gdb, kdb, ftrace, dmesg) to identify bottlenecks, memory leaks, and stability issues.

Requirements

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Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field (Graduating class of 2027) •

Core Language

Strong proficiency in

Embedded C

and a solid understanding of data structures and operations. •

Operating Systems

Solid theoretical understanding of Operating System concepts (memory management, concurrency, scheduling, interrupts) with academic or project experience in

Linux architecture

. •

Hardware Familiarity

Basic understanding of

ARM architecture

(preferably ARM Cortex-A) and digital electronics. Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Hands-on experience with an

i.MX development board

or similar ARM platforms for academic or personal projects.

  • Experience in open source / upstream development.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux kernel space.
  • Familiarity with Git version control and high-level language or SHELL scripts.
  • Experienced with AI coding assistants for coding, debug and automation.

What We Offer

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Structured Mentorship

Direct guidance from senior embedded engineers to fast-track your technical growth. •

Cutting-Edge Tech

Hands-on experience with the latest industrial and automotive silicon platforms. •

Growth Path

A clear career progression ladder within our global engineering organization. •

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and wellness programs. More information about NXP in Greater China... #LI-dc07

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Skills

linux

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