Field Application Engineer – Wired Networking

NXP Semiconductors

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced engineer to join our FAE team! Join us to support deployment of industry-leading networking and high-speed communication technologies, including Ethernet, SerDes, PCIe, CAN and LIN, into next-generation automotive and industrial embedded systems. You will join a collaborative, passionate team that values creativity, open communication, and having fun while solving tough problems together developing leading-edge hardware & software solutions. We support flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance and welcome teams to modern, collaborative workspaces. Ready to make your mark on the future of technology? Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in embedded systems development or application support with microcontroller or SoC platforms.
• Proficient in C/C++ firmware development and debugging with ARM microcontrollers
• Working knowledge of Ethernet controllers, e.g. MAC, PHY, DMA, filters/queues, MDIO, etc.
• Basic understanding of hardware interfaces for CAN, LIN, PCIe, and SerDes
• Strong troubleshooting skills with schematic review, signal analysis, and lab tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Expert in automotive and industrial networking technologies: Ethernet, CAN / CAN-FD, LIN, PCIe, and high-speed SerDes (e.g., MIPI, PCIe, SGMII, automotive SerDes Alliance standards).
• Experience in silicon bring-up, interface validation, regulatory certification, and protocol stack integration for Ethernet, CAN, LIN, and SerDes.
• Experience with low-latency, deterministic ethernet communication using TSN features including time synchronization (PTP) and traffic shaping protocols.
• Experience with ethernet network segmentation (VLANs) and security (MACsec)
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex MCUs/SoCs and RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Experience configuring and integrating AUTOSAR MCAL drivers for automotive MCUs.
• Embedded Linux experience (kernel, u-boot, user-space).
• Experience optimizing PCB schematic design and layout for high-speed communication signals, including EMC/EMI for signal integrity.
• Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, protocol analyzers.
• Prior experience as a Field Application Engineer or similar customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to sales team covering networking architecture, silicon and product selection, bring-up, and software stack integration for NXP Ethernet switch/PHY, CAN, LIN, and SerDes products.
• Offer design support through schematic and PCB reviews, bench bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and customer troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in the lab (schematics, board bring-up, software drivers) using tools like oscilloscopes, network analyzers and software debug/trace tools.
• Perform validation and performance tuning for Ethernet, CAN, LIN, and SerDes interfaces.
• Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds using evaluation kits.
• Lead technical training—webinars, workshops, and internal alignment sessions.
• Oversee project coordination across stakeholders, manage timelines, and document deliverables.

Benefits

• We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.
• Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), and paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees