Customer Application Support Engineer
CZ61 NXP Semiconductors Czech Republic s.r.o.
Apply to this job Noida Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 2, 2026 Last posted April 2, 2026
Job description
We are looking for a Customer Application Support Engineer with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in Embedded Linux, driver development, and industrial embedded applications.
The ideal candidate has practical debugging skills, strong Linux fundamentals, experience with Yocto/Buildroot, and the ability to work directly with customers to resolve technical issues and accelerate product development..
1. Customer Support & Issue Resolution
- Provide frontline technical support for customer issues related to Linux BSP, kernel, bootloaders, and driver integration.
- Debug real-time issues across hardware, kernel, and applications.
- Support customers through bring‑up, validation, and production phases.
2. Linux Build Systems & BSP Development
- Work with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar Linux build frameworks.
- Customize BSP layers, tune root filesystems, and optimize system boot times.
- Integrate middleware, libraries, and system components for industrial applications.
3. Driver Development & HAL Integration
- Develop, modify, and integrate Linux device drivers for peripherals such as:
- GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART
- display drivers for HMI
- industrial I/O modules
- Troubleshoot kernel-level issues and perform patching, backporting, and version upgrades.
4. Industrial Protocols & Connectivity
- Support implementation of industrial communication protocols such as:
- Modbus, CAN/CANopen, Profibus, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC‑UA
- Assist customers with protocol stack integration and performance optimization.
5. HMI & UI System Integration
- Work with GUI frameworks such as Qt, GTK, or similar.
- Enable display drivers, touch interfaces, and input subsystems.
- Support rendering, performance tuning, and hardware-accelerated graphics.
6. Security & System Hardening
- Support secure boot, trusted execution environments, and firmware authenticity.
- Implement Linux security features:
- SSecure Key storage
- Vulnerability assessment & compliance
- Enable secure communication protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec).
7. Documentation & Training
- Create application notes, reproducible test cases, and technical guides.
- Conduct customer trainings and hands‑on workshops.
- Provide technical feedback to product and development teams.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
- Electronics & Communication (ECE)
- Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE/EEE)
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving ability and structured debugging approach.
- Excellent customer communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple customer issues simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset with cross‑functional hardware, software, and QA teams.
- High ownership and willingness to support field escalations.
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Experience with real-time Linux (PREEMPT‑RT).
- Exposure to ARM Cortex‑A/Cortex‑M based SoCs.
- Understanding of containerization (Docker) on embedded devices.
- Experience with CI/CD tools for embedded workflows.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for industrial systems (IEC 62443).
About this role
Summary
Provide embedded Linux support, develop drivers, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and assist customers.
Job title
Customer Application Support Engineer
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
electronics
Location requirements
On-site in Noida; remote not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
embedded linuxdriver developmentYoctoBuildrootLinux kernelGPIOI2CSPIUARTModbusCANProfinetEtherCATOPC-UAQtGTKsecure bootTLSSSHdocumentationtraining
Preferred skills
preempt-rtarm cortexdockercicdcybersecurity
Specializations
embedded linuxdriver developmentindustrial applicationslinux build systemsindustrial protocols
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
On-site City