Sr. Software Engineer at NXP Semiconductors
Hyderabad, Telangana, India -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

C++, C, Assembly Language, AI/ML Operator Development, Kernel Development, Low-level Systems Software, Performance Tuning, GDB, Memory Management, ISA Optimization, Hardware/Software Co-design, Profiling Tools, OS Internals, Process Scheduling, High-performance Computing, Compiler Optimization

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description
Job Summary: As a Sr. Developer, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimization of our core AI operator modules/kernels. You will be working with diverse cross-functional teams, enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of our edge AI processors. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver best-in-class AI/ML performance across our product portfolio. What You’ll Do: Design and Development: Design and Development of our AI operator modules/kernels to maximize performance and efficiency on our custom ISA-based edge AI processors. Understand mathematics of AI operators and come up with solutions towards implementing them in our hardware. Understand overall architecture, evaluate cutting-edge methodologies to enhance AI operator performance in both currently released and future products. Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance kernel-level code in C/C++ (and assembly when needed) for AI/ML operators. Implement innovative features that streamline system processes, reduce latency. Enthusiastic in exploring overall SW stack to come up with innovative solutions. Performance Optimization & Debugging: Utilize advanced profiling and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, trace analyzers) to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks. Drive continuous performance improvements through rigorous testing and iterative optimization strategies. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware architects, compiler teams, and application developers to ensure seamless integration of kernel components with higher-level systems. Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay current on emerging trends in AI operator development, and specialized ISA optimizations. Champion a culture of innovation by proposing and implementing forward-thinking solutions that drive our technology forward. What We’re Looking For: Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field; a Ph.D. is a strong plus. Proven Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience in kernel or low-level systems software development, with demonstrable contributions to production-quality code. Experience with AI/ML operator development or specialized compiler optimizations. Exposure to hardware/software co-design and emerging trends in AI hardware acceleration. Deep knowledge of OS internals, memory management, process scheduling, and performance tuning. Expertise in system-level programming using C/C++ and proficiency in assembly language for specialized ISA implementations. Strong familiarity with kernel debugging and profiling tools (e.g., GDB, Gprof, or equivalent). Track record of optimizing software performance in complex, high-performance computing environments. More information about NXP in India... #LI-29f4 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com 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. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize core AI operator modules and kernels for custom ISA-based edge AI processors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of AI/ML hardware acceleration.
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