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Systems & Applications Engineer, Entry Level.

Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering Full-Time

Systems & Applications Engineer, Entry Level: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This is an entry-level role supporting customer applications for NXP ARM-based microcontrollers and embedded systems.
  • The Person:The person will develop software examples for peripherals, test embedded peripheral signals and chip performance, record test results, and present technical material to customers.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has embedded processor experience, C and C++ code development for embedded systems, and familiarity with debugging tools and IDEs like Keil, IAR, and MCUxpresso.

About the role

Job Summary:

  • Customer applications support of NXP ARM-based microcontrollers
  • C/C++ code development for embedded systems and creating software examples for peripherals
  • Embedded peripheral testing and chip debugging with daily utilization of IDE tools, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, and various test instruments.
  • Testing chip signals, rise times, timing, clocks, etc.
  • Source code management and recording test results
  • Presenting technical material and able to interact with customers

Job Qualifications:

  • Embedded Processor experience
  • ARM processors
  • C and C++ code development for embedded systems
  • Familiar with debugging tools and IDEs like Keil, IAR, and MCUxpresso
  • Strong presentation skills and able to interact with customers
  • Bachelors Required. Masters in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Preferred. Degree completed within past two years.

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.
Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:

$117,800 to $162,000 annually

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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Published August 31, 2026
Location San Jose, CA
Job Type Full-Time