Principal Field Application Engineer – MPU

NXP Semiconductors

Field Application Engineer responsible for customer support and product development in automotive applications at NXP. Promoting MPU products and collaborating with engineering teams for project success.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeShanghai • 🇨🇳 ChinaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in promoting NXP MPU products and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong focus on embedded software development and high-performance Arm multi-core platforms.

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Master's Degree In Electrical EngineeringHigh-Performance Arm Multi-Core PlatformsRTOS And Embedded Software DevelopmentLinux Programming And Kernel DevelopmentEmbedded Hardware And High-Speed Interfaces

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentLinux ProgrammingKernel DevelopmentDevice DriversRTOSNPU TechnologiesEdge AI Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Learning AbilityOwnership Mindset

Tools & Technologies

SGMIIXFIPCIe

Industry Keywords

Automotive ProcessorsTechnical InterfaceProject LifecycleDesign-In Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote NXP MPU products and vertical solutions in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
Act as the main technical interface for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
Support customer product development based on NXP’s advanced automotive processors.
Provide technical guidance on software, hardware, system architecture, and issue resolution.
Drive technical engagement, design-in activities, and customer project success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience with high-performance Arm multi-core platforms.
Strong knowledge of RTOS and embedded software development.
Hands-on experience with Linux programming, kernel development, and device drivers.
Knowledge of NPU and edge AI technologies is preferred.
Familiarity with embedded hardware and high-speed interfaces such as SGMII, XFI, and PCIe.
Excellent internal and external communication skills.
Strong learning ability and ownership mindset.
Good written and spoken English skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development Opportunities
Commitment To Sustainability
Inclusive Work Environment