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Senior Principal Software Architect - Platform and RF Software

NXP Semiconductors
Romaniafull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2025

About the role

<p><span><span>Ready to contribute to the cutting-edge Radar Technologies at NXP?</span></span></p><p><span><span>We invite you to join our team of highly skilled Software engineers responsible for the development of complete Radar Software on all supported NXP platforms.</span></span></p><p></p><p><b>Your Tasks: </b></p><p>As a Principal Architect, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Driving roadmaps and consequent evolution of short- and long-term SW architecture definition for Platform Software ( RFE Software for NXP Automotive )</li><li>Strong industry experience in designing and architecting embedded system solutions having memory and timing constraints.</li><li>Influence Product Line roadmaps and strategies with innovative approaches to maximize business outcomes via Software based value additions</li><li>Work as one team with the various Hardware, Software and System architects in other domains of Business to align and develop complementary, reusable and customer-friendly solutions</li></ul><p><b>Your Profile:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor/master’s degree in engineering - Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar</li><li>10 years of experience in a similar role/environment.</li></ul><p>In-depth understanding and hands on exposure to the following is needed:</p><ul><li>Excellent understanding of SoC Platform Software, architectures, and design patterns</li><li>Strong expertise in Requirements gathering, clear articulation, prioritization and quick decision making</li><li>Strong hands-on exposure to C, Bare metal programming skills for high-performance real-time systems (development on FPGA, Emulators, and silicon)</li><li>Experience with Radar system( Analog domain, Digital domain )</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile and SAFe frameworks, including their practical implementation.</li></ul><p>The following would be a plus:</p><ul><li>Prior hands-on working experience in Automotive domains – RADAR, FuSa, AutoSAR, ASPICE etc.</li><li>Prior knowledge in working in semiconductor industry, with hardware target boards, communication protocols like SPI and I2C/UART etc.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World</span></b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Ready to create a smarter world? Visit our <a href="https://www.nxp.com/company/careers-at-nxp:CAREERS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b><span>career website</span></b></a> and follow us on social: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxp-semiconductors/life/5bb2133d-3cd2-4041-ae3f-bbc18ba549a0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b><span>LinkedIn</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nxpsemi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b><span>Facebook</span></b></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NXP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b><span>Twitter</span></b></a>.</p><p></p><p><b><span>What can you expect</span></b></p><p><u><span>Contract:</span></u> This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract</p><p><u><span>Compensation:</span></u> 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.</p><p></p><p><u><span>Development opportunities:</span></u> 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.</p><p></p><p><u><span>Our office</span></u>: 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.</p><p></p><p><u><span>Hiring process:</span></u> 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 <a href="https://www.nxp.com/company/careers-at-nxp/getting-hired:GETTING-HIRED" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>useful tips</span></a> to help you prepare.</p><p></p><p><u><span>And mo

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