NPU Compiler SW Engineer

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.

• → Design, develop, test, debug and optimize compiler technology for NXP NPU hardware.
• → Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to improve the performance, robustness, and ease-of-use of the software stack.
• →Provide technical support to customers.
• →Work with widely used discriminative and generative AI/ML models.
• → Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards (MISRA C/C++, CERT, HIS, ASPICE).
• → Use agentic AI tools as part of day-to-day development.

As a member of our team that develops software for ML, you will extend your practical experience on neural network architectures, model inference, optimization and deployment. As part of your daily activities you will create, test and maintain code for deploying neural networks on NXP hardware, with a focus on our proprietary neural accelerator (NPU) called Neutron, using our proprietary neural network compiler. You will work with and learn from recognized technical leaders in the ML domain. You will be part of Agile teams and you'll use state-of-the-art software lifecycle management tools while following ML software development standards.

Must have skills:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
• Basic knowledge of compiler technologies
• Good C, C++ and Python programming skills
• Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms, best practices, design patterns
• Good knowledge of embedded systems and operating systems
• Good knowledge of Linux development environment
• Good knowledge of Machine Learning concepts: CNN, Conv2D, DepthwiseConv2D, MaxPool, AvgPool, Dense, non-linear activations, quantization
• Good knowledge of signal processing and common algorithms: matrix algebra, convolution, correlation, Look Up Tables
• Troubleshooting skills (program debugging, solve compiling issues, solve network miss configurations)
• Good technical presentation skills
• Fluency in English written and spoken

The following are pluses:

•    Experience with LLVM/MLIR compiler infrastructure
• Knowledge of transformer networks
• Knowledge of quality and safety standards (MISRA C/C++, CERT, HIS, ASPICE).
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras, Pytorch) and familiarity with state-of-the-art NN architectures (SSD, MobileNet, ResNet, Yolo)
• Experience with Agile methodology, version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

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 world’s 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.

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, a number of vacation days based on seniority 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 more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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