Embedded AI Security Research Engineer (AI MSc / PhD / Postdoc) (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors NV; Gratkorn; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office

Flexible working time

Meal benefits

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV in Gratkorn, Austria, invites applications for a research-focused role in secure AI. The team tackles AI model protection, adversarial AI, and confidential computing for edge devices across automotive, industrial, and IoT platforms.

We seek researchers with PhD, Postdoc, or exceptional Master’s degrees in AI, cybersecurity, or related fields. Collaboration with AI, Security, Software, Hardware, and Silicon Engineering teams is central to the role.

Qualifications

• Recently completed (or close to completing) PhD, Postdoc, or exceptional Master's in AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Cryptography, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Protect AI models, algorithms, and data from emerging threats.
• Research and prototype next-generation AI security technologies.
• Explore adversarial AI, model extraction attacks, privacy-preserving AI, and trustworthy AI.
• Secure AI workloads running on advanced semiconductor platforms.
• Transform research ideas into working prototypes and future product concepts.
• Collaborate with experts in AI, Security, Software, Hardware, and Silicon Engineering.

Skills

AI/ML

LLMs

Deep Learning

Adversarial ML

AI Security

Privacy-Preserving AI

TEEs

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Python

Education

PhD or exceptional Master's in AI/CS/EE

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Job description

Love AI? Fascinated by security? Want to work on technology that will power the next generation of intelligent devices?

Join NXP's Innovation Team and help secure tomorrow's AI-powered edge products. You'll explore cutting-edge topics such as AI model protection, adversarial AI, privacy-preserving machine learning, agentic AI security, confidential computing, and trustworthy AI.

This is an opportunity to turn bold ideas into real technologies that can scale across automotive, industrial, IoT, and edge applications used by millions worldwide.

We're looking for curious minds, AI enthusiasts, researchers, builders, and innovators. Whether you've recently completed a PhD, Postdoc, or an exceptional AI-focused Master's degree, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Protect AI models, algorithms, and data from emerging threats.
• Research and prototype next-generation AI security technologies.
• Explore adversarial AI, model extraction attacks, privacy-preserving AI, and trustworthy AI.
• Secure AI workloads running on advanced semiconductor platforms.
• Transform research ideas into working prototypes and future product concepts.
• Collaborate with experts in AI, Security, Software, Hardware, and Silicon Engineering.

What We're Looking For

• You have recently completed (or are close to completing): PhD, Postdoc, or exceptional Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Cryptography, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Ideally, You Bring Experience In Some Of The Following

• AI / Machine Learning
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Deep Learning
• Adversarial Machine Learning
• AI Security
• Privacy-Preserving AI
• Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
• PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX or similar frameworks
• Python and experimental prototyping

This Role Is For People Who

• Read AI papers because they genuinely enjoy it.
• Experiment with the latest models and frameworks in their spare time.
• Love solving difficult technical challenges.
• Want their research to become real products.
• Get excited about the intersection of AI, Security, and Semiconductor Technology.

We Actively Support Continuous Technical And Academic Growth Through

• Research collaborations with leading universities
• Conference participation and publications
• Access to world-class experts and mentors
• Long-term innovation projects
• Opportunities for exceptional Master's graduates to pursue further academic development, including PhD paths alongside industry innovation

Build your career. Advance your research. Shape the future of secure AI.

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.

For applications in Gratkorn: NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group IV. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.

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