SW Manager – Zephyr & MCU Platform Software

What You'll Do

• Lead & develop people : Lead, hire, mentor, and grow a high‑performing engineering team with a culture of ownership and continuous improvement Own the roadmap : Define and execute NXP’s Zephyr and platform SW strategy, aligning upstream priorities with product roadmaps and customer needs Deliver at scale : Plan and ship MCUXpresso SDK and Zephyr‑based releases for NXP MCU/MPU portfolios, with clear release criteria, metrics, and quality gates Represent NXP externally : Participate in Zephyr working groups and community forums; advocate upstream‑first practices and high‑quality, reviewable contributions Build great platforms : Drive drivers, subsystems, and middleware integrations (e.g., Zephyr BSPs, I²C/SPI/UART, networking, storage, power management etc.) Raise the bar on quality & security : Enforce coding standards, CI/CD, test coverage, SBOM/CVE handling, and long‑term maintenance of released branches Partner broadly : Collaborate with silicon/NPI teams for bring‑up, with product/apps teams for requirements, and with customer engineering for escalations and field feedback Manage execution : Own capacity planning, and cross‑program dependencies; communicate status and risks to stakeholders 🧩 Your profile Leadership : Proven experience leading software team or complex technical initiatives; ability to set direction, influence across organizations, and deliver results Software expertise : Background in low level SW development (Zephyr preferred) and/or SDK/Linux distributions; knowledge of C, git, code review workflows; familiarity with CMake/Kconfig/Devicetree Open‑source mindset : Track record of upstream collaboration, technical writing, and constructive community engagement Communication : Excellent written and verbal English; comfortable presenting technical topics to both engineering and leadership audiences Education : BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience 🎯 What Can You Expect? 📝 Contract Type This role is offered as a full‑time position with a permanent contract, providing long‑term stability and room for growth. 📚 Development Opportunities We believe that growing our people is key to growing our business.
• That’s why we offer a mix of online and offline learning opportunities to help you sharpen both your technical and soft skills. 📝 Compensation Summary: Attractive market salary is accompanied by the bonus plan (payment twice a year), long-term incentive plan and dividends processing, opportunity to purchase company shares at a 15% discount, lunch allowance, additional vacation days, sickness support, sick days, weekend bank holiday recovery days, pension and well-being support, flexible work hours, home office, team-buildings, and much more.
• Salaries are being reviewed each year, and market changes are closely observed.
• We believe in providing a holistic and supportive work environment, and we would be happy to share more details during our face-to-face discussions. 🏢 Our Offices We work in two locations – each with its own vibe: Brno : A modern office with a fresh design, cozy rooms, and an in-house cafeteria.
• Rožnov : A place with history and heart.
• A modern office with fresh design, and an in-house cafeteria.
• We love the relaxed atmosphere of the town and the wide selection of great restaurants, perfect for enjoying lunch with colleagues. 🚀 Hiring Process Applying is quick and easy – just fill out the online form and upload your CV.
• If your profile matches, you’ll have a short phone or video call with our technical team.
• If successful, you’ll get a chance to ask HR anything you need.
• We respond fast — unless we’re on vacation 😊 . 🌟 And More...
• Life at NXP Work is important, but so is everything around it.
• We start our days with free coffee and friendly chats.
• You can look forward to fresh fruit days, ice cream breaks, and even bake fairs.
• We also organize social events like Christmas parties, family days, and food festivals.
• Want to give back? Join our charity initiatives and help us make a difference.
• What’s next Candidates are invited to apply on our career page with the resume and motivation letter in English for one or several open jobs at the same time.
• The candidate may submit the CV for more than 1 open position.
• At the application stage, all candidates should have a valid visa and work permit to work in Czech Republic.
• If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply! Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks.
• The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.” More information about NXP in Czech Republic... #LI-513a