About this role

NXP Semiconductors is hiring a mid-level Support Engineer in the services function based in Noida, India. The posting calls out experience with Docker, CI/CD, Linux, Security.

Role: Support Engineer
Function: services
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Noida, India
Posted: Jun 18, 2026

Job description

from NXP Semiconductors careers

We are looking for a Customer Application Support Engineer with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in Embedded Linux, driver development, and industrial embedded applications.

The ideal candidate has practical debugging skills, strong Linux fundamentals, experience with Yocto/Buildroot, and the ability to work directly with customers to resolve technical issues and accelerate product development..

1. Customer Support & Issue Resolution

Provide frontline technical support for customer issues related to Linux BSP, kernel, bootloaders, and driver integration.
Debug real-time issues across hardware, kernel, and applications.
Support customers through bring‑up, validation, and production phases.

2. Linux Build Systems & BSP Development

Work with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar Linux build frameworks.
Customize BSP layers, tune root filesystems, and optimize system boot times.
Integrate middleware, libraries, and system components for industrial applications.

3. Driver Development & HAL Integration

Develop, modify, and integrate Linux device drivers for peripherals such as:
- GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART
- display drivers for HMI
- industrial I/O modules
Troubleshoot kernel-level issues and perform patching, backporting, and version upgrades.

4. Industrial Protocols & Connectivity

Support implementation of industrial communication protocols such as:
- Modbus, CAN/CANopen, Profibus, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC‑UA
Assist customers with protocol stack integration and performance optimization.

5. HMI & UI System Integration

Work with GUI frameworks such as Qt, GTK, or similar.
Enable display drivers, touch interfaces, and input subsystems.
Support rendering, performance tuning, and hardware-accelerated graphics.

6. Security & System Hardening

Support secure boot, trusted execution environments, and firmware authenticity.
Implement Linux security features:
- SSecure Key storage
- Vulnerability assessment & compliance
Enable secure communication protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec).

7. Documentation & Training

Create application notes, reproducible test cases, and technical guides.
Conduct customer trainings and hands‑on workshops.
Provide technical feedback to product and development teams.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
- Electronics & Communication (ECE)
- Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE/EEE)