Digital Design Team Support Intern
NXP Semiconductors
Digital Design Team Support Intern
NXP Semiconductors
Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions
Join NXP Semiconductors Austria and gain hands-on experience in a highly innovative engineering environment. We are looking for a working student (part-time) to support our NFC Digital Modem Team in improving our automated Digital IP integration, verification, and release platform.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of a new software platform based on Continuous Integration (CI) principles and help create a Command Line Interface (CLI) for FPGA-based prototyping systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gain exposure to the complete development lifecycle, and further develop your software, digital design, and problem-solving skills.
Your Responsibilities:
Analyze and understand technical requirements
Develop implementation concepts together with the team
Design, implement, test, and release software solutions
Maintain version-controlled databases and documentation
Create and update an online User Reference Manual
Present demos and new features to the team
Your Profile:
Ongoing studies in Software Development, Informatics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Good knowledge of Linux and scripting (Bash, tcsh)
Programming experience in C and Python
Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN, ClearCase)
Basic understanding of software engineering and development processes
Knowledge of Digital Design, Verification, or Synthesis is nice to have
Experience with FPGA programming and testing is nice to have
You Are:
Curious, motivated, and eager to learn
Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality results
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
Open to feedback and continuous improvement
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Available for at least 20 hours per week, duration over 6 months
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.
The minimum salary for this position is EUR 2.800,- gross/month for full-time equivalent at NXP Austria.
Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.
We are proud to have received the Leading Employer Award in 2025, which is presented exclusively only to the top 1% of employers in Austria. Furthermore, we have recently been certified as Family Friendly Employer and received the EqualitA label.
Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions
NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.
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