Functional Safety Software Developer - Embedded

At NXP Semiconductors, we shape a smarter, more secure world.

NXP Semiconductors enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, we are driving innovations in secure connected vehicles, end-to-end security & privacy, and smart connected solutions markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise with the energy of more than 33,000 talented people across 30+ countries.

Ready to join the future of innovation in our team at NXP? 

Become part of a dynamic team that is developing functional safety SW for industrial and automotive applications. We are looking for highly innovative and passionate engineers to join our software team that is developing advanced software components for the next generation of industrial automation. The demand for the functional safety SW is growing together with the trend of Industry 4.0.

There is a lot of room for new ideas and innovations, and you will be supported to have a continuous focus on development, coaching, and creating supportive environment for your team. NXP strongly believes that the business is rapidly transforming and future growth will be driven by innovations in software. Our engineers will help to lead this transformation. 

Your team 

By joining our Czech team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a high-performance and enthusiastic software development team in a friendly and dynamic work environment.  

You will have the opportunity to get in contact with different NXP teams (system teams, hardware designers, customers engineers, etc.), give feedback, and propose solutions. 

Your responsibilities:

• Implementation of professional Industrial Functional Safety SW
• Collect and analyze identified issues together with architects and HW team
• Close cooperation with test team and project safety manager
• Follow software development process and quality standards

Your profile:

• Embedded programming experience in C  
• General microcontroller architecture know-how 
• Debugging skills for embedded targets and low-level software 
• Experience in functional safety is an advantage
• Experience with the software development processes and quality standards is an advantage
• A pragmatic person with own proactivity to solve the incoming issues, high independence level
• Willingness and ability to learn new trends
• Team player to keep excellent team spirit and information sharing
• Good command of English and communication skills.

What can you expect?

📝 Contract Type
This role is offered as a full‑time position with a permanent contract, providing long‑term stability and room for growth.

📚 Development Opportunities
We believe that growing our people is key to growing our business. That’s why we offer a mix of online and offline learning opportunities to help you sharpen both your technical and soft skills.

📝 Compensation Summary:

Attractive market salary is accompanied by the bonus plan (payment twice a year), long-term incentive plan and dividends processing, opportunity to purchase company shares at a 15% discount, lunch allowance, additional vacation days, sickness support, sick days, weekend bank holiday recovery days, pension and well-being support, flexible work hours, home office, team-buildings, and much more. Salaries are being reviewed each year, and market changes are closely observed.

We believe in providing a holistic and supportive work environment, and we would be happy to share more details during our face-to-face discussions.

🏢 Our Offices
We work in two locations – each with its own vibe:

• Brno: A modern office with a fresh design, cozy rooms, and an in-house cafeteria.
• Rožnov: A place with history and heart. A modern office with fresh design, and an in-house cafeteria. We love the relaxed atmosphere of the town and the wide selection of great restaurants, perfect for enjoying lunch with colleagues.

🚀 Hiring Process
Applying is quick and easy – just fill out the online form and upload your CV.
If your profile matches, you’ll have a short phone or video call with our technical team. If successful, you’ll get a chance to ask HR anything you need. We respond fast — unless we’re on vacation 😊.

🌟 And More... Life at NXP
Work is important, but so is everything around it. We start our days with free coffee and friendly chats. You can look forward to fresh fruit days, ice cream breaks, and even bake fairs.
We also organize social events like Christmas parties, family days, and food festivals. Want to give back? Join our charity initiatives and help us make a difference.

What’s next

Candidates are invited to apply on our career page with the resume and motivation letter in English for one or several open jobs at the same time.

The candidate may submit the CV for more than 1 open position.

At the application stage, all candidates should have a valid visa and work permit to work in Czech Republic.

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.