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Software Engineer, Linux Kernel/BSP Experience: Not Available to Not Available years Location: Bucharest Skills: C, C++, Rust, Linux, RTOS, Debugging, Makefiles, Python, Yocto Company Overview 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 . Do you want to work on the Operating Systems foundations of the next generation cars You will be part of the software team working on the products that will power the autonomous cars of tomorrow. You will learn about embedded software programming as part of our projects on security , device drivers and operating systems , interact with leading global experts for automotive technologies and get familiar with quality standards and models required in the automotive industry. Your responsibilities learning about modern ARM-based embedded processors architecture; writing embedded C code, perhaps a bit of assembly language, at various levels of the BSP software stack (e.g., firmware, bootloader, hypervisor, operating system); gaining proficiency in navigating and understanding complex open-source codebases; understanding how to program in software a hardware device; getting skilled in using a debugger probe for studying bugs and profiling information for embedded target devices; leveraging Yocto to build custom Linux distributions; brushing up Python skills for automation; learning why compliance with software process gets you faster to results; finally figuring out why architecting software is a must before jumping on heedlessly writing code. Your profile To ensure your successful performance in this internship, experience with one or more of the following topics is a plus: Programming practice in C, C++ or Rust for embedded systems General CPU/Computer architecture know-howLinux (or other RTOS) internals like memory, scheduling, and device driversDebugging skills for embedded targets and low-level softwareUsage of Makefiles, scripting languages, build systemsEnglish (spoken and written). This is a fantastic opportunity for people passionate about embedded systems and Linux Kernel development to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment. 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 worlds 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 mor .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.