Field Application Engineer (Semiconductor, Embedded Systems)

TL;DR

Field Application Engineer SIP (Semiconductors/Embedded Systems): Supporting the design-in and integration of semiconductor, microcontroller, and Edge Network solutions at customer sites with an accent on pre- and post-sales engineering, wireless systems, and customer solution development. Focus on analyzing technical requirements, resolving system-level product issues, and shaping product roadmaps through customer and competitive insights.

Location: San Jose, California, United States; requires 30–40% travel across North America, including Canada and Mexico.

Salary: $166,200–$228,500 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor, microcontroller, embedded, and Edge Network products and solutions.

What you will do

• Drive demand creation, design-in activity, and design wins for NXP semiconductor and Edge Network products.
• Provide technical support for pre-sales and post-sales activities at customer sites.
• Support customer evaluations, integrated system development, and resolution of product issues.
• Analyze customer objectives and technical requirements to qualify opportunities and support technical proposals.
• Translate customer and competitive insights into product definitions and roadmap improvements.
• Collaborate with NXP business lines and broader technical teams to communicate software value propositions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers for transmit and receive signals and VNAs for element characterization.
• Programming experience in Python and C, with Linux data handling using CSV files.
• Knowledge of DSP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, embedded microprocessor systems, and digital signal processing.
• Experience with machine learning, wireless network modeling, and electromagnetic field modeling.
• Availability for 30–40% travel across North America, including Canada and Mexico.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and paid leave.
• Competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and equity may be available depending on the role.
• Equal opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.