Internship: Secure Firmware Development (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors; Gratkorn; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office

Flexible working time

Meal benefits

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Graz area is seeking a Working Student to support us part-time while studying. In the EdgeLock 2GO team you will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity, embedded software development, and cloud-based IoT security solutions.

You will work with Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers to design secure solutions, and to develop firmware for HSMs. The role emphasizes learning and contribution to security features.

Qualifications

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and secure IoT technologies.
• Basic understanding of information security and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, PKI, and secure key management is a plus.
• Good programming skills in C.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Availability of at least 15 hours per week (20 hours preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers to design and implement secure EdgeLock 2GO solutions.
• Support firmware development and maintenance for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Utimaco HSMs.
• Develop and execute firmware tests to validate reliability, security, and performance.
• Contribute to deployment and operation of security mechanisms in NXP IoT lifecycle management.
• Assist in integration, testing, and validation of cryptographic services and security features in EdgeLock 2GO.
• Gain hands-on experience with modern cybersecurity technologies and large-scale IoT security.

Skills

C programming

Analytical thinking

English skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity/EE

Job description

We are looking for a student in the greater area of Graz who would like to support us part‑time, next to their studies.

As a Working Student in our EdgeLock® 2GO team, you will gain hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, embedded software development, and cloud‑based IoT security solutions.

You will work alongside experienced Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers on technologies that help secure millions of connected devices worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers to design and implement secure solutions for the EdgeLock 2GO platform.
• Support the development and maintenance of firmware for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Utimaco HSMs.
• Develop and execute firmware test cases to validate reliability, security, and performance.
• Contribute to the deployment and operation of security mechanisms used in NXP’s IoT device lifecycle management solutions.
• Support the integration, testing, and validation of cryptographic services and security features within the EdgeLock 2GO ecosystem.
• Gain practical experience with modern cybersecurity technologies, secure key management, and large‑scale IoT security solutions.

Your Profile:

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and secure IoT technologies.
• Basic understanding of information security and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure key management concepts is a plus.
• Good programming skills in C.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Very good written and spoken English skills.
• Availability of at least 15 hours per week (20 hours preferred).

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.

More information about NXP in Austria... #LI-f8ed NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year‑on‑year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

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