Linux Software Engineer - System Manager
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LocationAustin (Oakhill, Office)
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live23h ago
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or similar disciplines
2+ years of software development experience with embedded systems
Proficiency with C-programming on embedded systems
Proficiency with using Linux shell commands and tools (e.g. GIT, make, etc.) for embedded software development
Experience with ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A architecture
Knowledge of ARM assembly language
Knowledge of embedded debug tools and probes (e.g. Lauterbach)
Knowledge of power management (DVFS, CPUIdle, suspend-to-RAM) in embedded systems
Knowledge of HDL (e.g. Verilog, VHDL, etc.)
Knowledge of the ARM System Control and Management Interface (SCMI) specification
Skills
C
Linux
GIT
make
ARM Cortex-M
ARM Cortex-A
ARM assembly
Lauterbach
Verilog
VHDL
Key Challenges:
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Architect system management features across the i.MX portfolio and drive SoC hardware support for system control.
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Port system management firmware to new i.MX SoCs and development boards.
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Develop tests to improve system management code coverage and assess firmware performance metrics.
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Develop documentation and support collateral for system management firmware.
Cross functional aspects:
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Work with NXP SoC architecture team to ensure consistent and efficient support of system management firmware.
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Collaborate with i.MX BSP (System ROM, ELE ROM/firmware, U-Boot, ATF, Linux, MCU SDK) team to integrate and optimize system management functions.
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Work with internal support teams to port, debug, and optimize system management firmware on customer systems.
Your skills:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or similar disciplines.
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2+ years of software development experience with embedded systems.
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Proficiency with C-programming on embedded systems.
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Proficiency with using Linux shell commands and tools (e.g. GIT, make, etc.) for embedded software development.
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Experience with ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A architecture.
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Knowledge of ARM assembly language.
Would be a plus:
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Knowledge of embedded debug tools and probes (e.g. Lauterbach).
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Knowledge of power management (DVFS, CPUIdle, suspend-to-RAM) in embedded systems.
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Knowledge of HDL (e.g. Verliog, VHDL, etc.).
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Knowledge of the ARM System Control and Management Interface (SCMI) specification.
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