Working Student (f/m/d) Digital Physical Design

Are you interested in digital hardware design, semiconductor technology, and the growing role of AI in engineering? At NXP, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional semiconductor development environment and work alongside experienced engineers on real-world design and verification challenges.

As a Working Student (f/m/d), you will support our engineering teams in digital design and verification activities while also exploring how Python, automation, and AI-assisted workflows can make engineering processes more efficient.

What you will do

• Support digital design and verification activities for advanced semiconductor products.
• Contribute to engineering automation, data processing, and productivity tools using Python.
• Explore and apply AI-assisted workflows to improve engineering efficiency.
• Assist with simulations, design checks, debugging, and documentation under guidance from experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with digital design, verification, and validation teams across the development cycle.

What we are looking for

• Student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, AI/Data Science, or a related field.
• Solid Python programming skills and confidence working in a Linux environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Interest in digital hardware design, verification, and semiconductor technology.
• Self-driven, curious, and motivated to learn from experienced engineers in a professional development environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/LLMs or engineering automation projects.
• Basic knowledge of FPGA development, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development.
• Experience with data analytics, scripting, or workflow automation.
• Personal or academic projects related to digital hardware, embedded systems, or semiconductor design.

What NXP Offers

• An attractive hourly wage of €19.40
• 30 vacation days per year
• Flexible working hours
• The possibility to work in a hybrid setup
• Networking initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Young Community, No eXtra Planet, NXP Equal, Women in NXP, and more, fostering both professional and personal exchange

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.

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