Sr. Software Engineer – AI Operators

NXP Semiconductors · Hyderabad

  • Experience3–4 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelmid
  • Posted23 Sept 2026

About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors is hiring in Hyderabad in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

Skills

  • C/C++
  • AI/ML operator development
  • Assembly language
  • OS internals
  • Memory management
  • Process scheduling
  • GDB
  • Performance tuning

The role

A software engineer in semiconductor technology develops AI operator modules and kernel-level code for custom edge AI processors. They optimize C/C++ and assembly implementations, apply specialized ISA techniques, and use GDB profiling to improve performance, memory behavior, and system reliability. Defining skills include C/C++, assembly language, and AI/ML operator development, alongside OS internals, hardware/software co-design, compiler optimization, and performance tuning.

Full job description

Job Summary

As a Sr. Developer, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimization of our core AI operator modules/kernels. You will be working with diverse cross-functional teams, enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of our edge AI processors. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver best-in-class AI/ML performance across our product portfolio.

What You’ll Do

Design and Development:Design and Development of our AI operator modules/kernels to maximize performance and efficiency on our custom ISA-based edge AI processors.Understand mathematics of AI operators and come up with solutions towards implementing them in our hardware. Understand overall architecture, evaluate cutting-edge methodologies to enhance AI operator performance in both currently released and future products.Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance kernel-level code in C/C++ (and assembly when needed) for AI/ML operators.Implement innovative features that streamline system processes, reduce latency.Enthusiastic in exploring overall SW stack to come up with innovative solutions. Performance Optimization & Debugging:Utilize advanced profiling and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, trace analyzers) to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks.Drive continuous performance improvements through rigorous testing and iterative optimization strategies.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with hardware architects, compiler teams, and application developers to ensure seamless integration of kernel components with higher-level systems.Innovation & Continuous Learning:Stay current on emerging trends in AI operator development, and specialized ISA optimizations.Champion a culture of innovation by proposing and implementing forward-thinking solutions that drive our technology forward.

What We’re Looking For

Educational Background:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field; a Ph.D. is a strong plus.Proven Expertise:3+ years of hands-on experience in kernel or low-level systems software development, with demonstrable contributions to production-quality code.Experience with AI/ML operator development or specialized compiler optimizations.Exposure to hardware/software co-design and emerging trends in AI hardware acceleration.Deep knowledge of OS internals, memory management, process scheduling, and performance tuning.Expertise in system-level programming using C/C++ and proficiency in assembly language for specialized ISA implementations.Strong familiarity with kernel debugging and profiling tools (e.g., GDB, Gprof, or equivalent).Track record of optimizing software performance in complex, high-performance computing environments.

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