Senior Application Engineer

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Shanghai, Pudong, China

Skills: automotive electronics, embedded system design, microprocessor architectures, multi-core, system bus, on-chip peripherals, hardware accelerators, co-processors, Cache, DMA, embedded software development, RTOS, AUTOSAR, peripheral driver development, advanced debugging methodologies, Functional Safety, ISO 26262, Automotive Cybersecurity, Electronic Control Unit, ECU lifecycles, SYS, SW, HW, quality management, Automotive Ethernet, Ethernet Switches, Time-Sensitive Networking, Software-Defined Vehicles, generative AI, Motor Control development, EMC, EMI design, testing, automotive industry technical standards

Responsibilities
Solution and Enablement Development: Design and develop HW, SW, and SYS-level enablement and solutions based on NXP Automotive MCU, including reference designs, Evaluation Boards (EVBs), and comprehensive software reference implementations.
NPI Support: Actively participate in the NPI process, providing expert technical assurance.
Technical Troubleshooting: Support front-line technical teams by resolving complex challenges encountered during customer support; coordinate and leverage internal cross-functional resources to ensure issue closure.
Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with key accounts (e.g., leading automotive OEMs) to execute POC projects and drive the planning and implementation of platform-level system solutions.

Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of R&D; experience in automotive electronics, industrial control, or embedded system design.
Architecture Expertise: Deep understanding of microprocessor architectures and principles,



including multi-core, system bus, on-chip peripherals, hardware accelerators/co-processors, Cache, and DMA, supported by extensive hands-on experience.
Software Proficiency: Skills in embedded software development within the automotive domain. Familiarity with RTOS, AUTOSAR (CP), peripheral driver development, and advanced debugging methodologies.
Safety & Security: Solid grasp of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Automotive Cybersecurity concepts and their practical applications.
System Knowledge: Practical experience or strong knowledge of Electronic Control Unit (ECU) lifecycles, including SYS, SW, HW, and quality management.
Communication: Excellent cross-team and cross-regional collaboration skills, with the ability to use English as a working language.
Soft Skills: Self-motivated with a strong desire for skilled growth; possesses a high degree of responsibility and a collaborative team spirit.
Adaptability: Proven ability to handle multitasking under pressure, work independently, and travel both domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet, including Ethernet Switches and Time-Sensitive Networking.
Familiarity with advanced E/E Architectures and the latest trends in Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV/SDA).
Enthusiasm and experience in applying generative AI in solving complex engineering challenges.
Prior R&D; experience at major automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
Hands-on experience in Motor Control development.
Experience in EMC/EMI design, testing, or troubleshooting for automotive electronics.
Broad awareness of automotive industry technical standards and emerging technology trends.

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