NPU Compiler SW Engineer
NXP Semiconductors1 day ago
Bucharest, RomaniaMid Level
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, debug, and optimize compiler technology for NXP NPU hardware.
- Create, test, and maintain software for deploying neural networks on NXP hardware, especially the Neutron neural accelerator.
- Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to improve software-stack performance, robustness, and ease of use.
- Provide technical support to customers.
- Work with discriminative and generative AI/ML models and optimize model inference and deployment.
- Apply quality and safety standards including MISRA C/C++, CERT, HIS, and ASPICE.
- Use agentic AI tools in day-to-day development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of compiler technologies.
- Good C, C++, and Python programming skills.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, best practices, and design patterns.
- Knowledge of embedded systems, operating systems, and Linux development.
- Knowledge of machine-learning concepts including CNN, Conv2D, DepthwiseConv2D, MaxPool, AvgPool, Dense, nonlinear activations, and quantization.
- Knowledge of signal processing and algorithms including matrix algebra, convolution, correlation, and lookup tables.
- Troubleshooting skills for program debugging, compilation issues, and network misconfigurations.
- Good technical presentation skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
- Preferred experience with LLVM/MLIR, transformer networks, MISRA C/C++, CERT, HIS, ASPICE, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, SSD, MobileNet, ResNet, YOLO, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
Benefits
- Full-time permanent contract.
- Bonus plan, lunch vouchers, vacation days based on seniority, and the option to buy company shares at a 15% discount.
- Flexible work hours and a work-from-home policy.
- Online and offline learning and career-development opportunities.
- Bucharest office with access to public transportation, restaurants, parks, relaxation areas, library, cafeteria, and restaurant.
- Free coffee, fresh fruit on Thursdays, social activities, and charitable initiatives.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors designs and supplies microcontrollers, application processors (i.MX), analog/RF, secure connectivity, and automotive chips for OEMs in automotive, industrial/IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. A public company (NASDAQ: NXPI) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Eindhoven, it sells silicon, software, and reference designs, and supports customers with BSPs and development tools. Notable lines include i.MX processors, S32 automotive platforms, NFC and secure elements, radar, and power management devices.