As the BootROM Architecture Lead, you will be responsible for the architecture and development of BootROM and Secondary Bootloader solutions for advanced automotive processors. You will collaborate across hardware, software, and application engineering teams to design scalable, robust, and secure solutions that meet the demanding requirements of microprocessors used in Radar, Audio, Industrial, and Automotive markets.

This role demands deep technical expertise in MPU/MCU architecture, radar hardware/software, system integration, validation, and optimization

Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop BootROM and Secondary Bootloader architectures aligned with market trends and industry standards.
- Collaborate with System Design, Security, and Applications teams to translate requirements into detailed specifications.
- Drive use-case definition and documentation.
- Architect scalable computing solutions, including multi-core CPUs, DSPs, vision processing, machine learning, and memory hierarchies.
- Integrate security features such as secure boot, cryptographic accelerators,



and trusted execution environments.
- Ensure seamless system-level integration by working closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams.
- Conduct power and performance benchmarking, analysis and optimization.
- Develop strategies to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and thermal management.
- Define architectural guidelines and best practices for development teams.
- Lead the definition & development of Boot Validation architecture/strategy and framework
- Support development and validation cycles of Boot software.
- Mentor and guide senior architecture team members.
- Manage subcontractors and external partners.
- Influence technical and business strategies to improve team productivity and accelerate time-to-market.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- 15+ years of relevant experience.
- Solid background in use-case analysis a

📌 BootROM Lead Architect (Bengaluru)
🏢 NXP Semiconductors
📍 Bengaluru