Robotics MPU & DNPU Field Applications Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership to sales teams and customers for architecting and deploying NXP application and AI processors as core to next-generation robotic systems, powering companion computers, central compute, vision/perception pipelines, and AI inference.
Role type
Senior IC Field Applications Engineer (Robotics Edge Compute)
Builds
NXP application and AI processors (MPU & DNPU) for humanoids, drones, and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Domain
Robotics / Embedded Systems / Edge AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Embedded Linux full stack (bootloader, kernel, drivers, device tree, Yocto), C/C++ for embedded development, ARM Cortex-A class processors, heterogeneous compute architectures, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB 3.x, MIPI-CSI/DSI, Ethernet), PCB design for high-speed interfaces, schematic review and signal analysis, model conversion and optimization for on-device inference, robotics middleware (ROS/ROS 2, DDS, SLAM, navigation), inter-core communication frameworks (RPMsg/OpenAMP), platform security (TrustZone, secure boot), functional safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508), cybersecurity (ISO 21434)
Preferred skills
Computer-vision and sensor-fusion pipelines, connectivity in robotics (Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, TSN), power-management subsystems, battery-powered system architectures
Technologies
NXP MPU/DNPU, Linux, Yocto, C/C++, Python, ARM Cortex-A, PCIe, USB 3.x, MIPI-CSI/DSI, Gigabit Ethernet, ROS/ROS 2, DDS, TrustZone, ISO 26262
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to sales teams and customers covering edge-compute architecture, processor selection, bring-up, and software stack integration; Own the end-to-end robotics compute architecture for customer engagements; Guide customers in deploying complete robotics software stacks on NXP platforms; Partner with customers on the design of companion computers, central compute, vision/perception subsystems, and HMI nodes; Architect heterogeneous compute solutions combining Linux on application cores with real-time tasks on companion microcontroller cores; Design support and lab troubleshooting through schematic and PCB reviews, bench bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis; Enable customer AI, vision, and sensor-fusion workloads on NXP processors and integrated NPUs; Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds using NXP evaluation kits and reference designs; Lead technical training and project coordination across customers, business lines, and partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
