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# Junior Software Engineer, Debugger for Secure Embedded Systems

- **Company:** Nxp
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, GNU Debuggers, Python (Programming Language), Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.studentjob.at/stellenangebote/8883071-junior-software-engineer-debugger-for-secure-embedded-systems-m-f-d

## About the Role

University degree in electronics, applied mathematics, computer science or similar.

Understanding of embedded software development tools, e.g., gdb (The GNU Debugger or OpenOCD).Knowledge of microcontroller architecture know-how is essential.

Programming skills in C/C++/python languages.

You are a team player, and you are able to efficiently communicate with colleagues across different technical domains, locations, and cultures.

In addition, some knowledge of the following skills would be highly beneficial: Assembly programmingRISC-VJTAG interfacing and debug targets - e.g., FPGAsTrace and code-coverageRust programmingPlease 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.

## Description

In this role you will be able to strengthen our expertise in debugging and related tools for secure embedded systems based on RISC-V architectures, supporting the NXP design teams. Your Responsibility: Collaborate with senior colleagues on the complete life cycle specification/development/test/verification/documentation/maintenance of debuggers for secure embedded microcontrollers.

Build up expertise for trace and code coverage in the context of secure embedded microcontrollersInteract with internal HW and SW development teams (customers) to analyse/fix issues reported by customers or detected by tests.

Contribute to continuous improvement of software development, quality, and testing methodologies.