Internship: Software Test Engineer - JavaCard Applications (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors Austria GmbH & Co KG Standort Gratkorn; 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 Austria GmbH & Co KG Standort Gratkorn is seeking a working student to support the Applets team part-time while studying. You will contribute to testing JavaCard applets, automation, and tool development for cutting-edge security applications in banking and identification domains.

Ideal candidates are pursuing technical studies, have Java and scripting experience, and can commit at least 16 hours per week for 6+ months. English proficiency and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies in a technical field such as Computer Engineering or Informatics.
• Experience in Java and/or scripting languages.
• Experience in test automation (e.g., Jenkins) is an advantage.
• Independent working style and motivation to learn.
• Team player with good communication and solid English skills.
• Availability of at least 16 hours/week, duration > 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Test development, in particular JavaCard applets
• Automation and laboratory management
• Test tool development
• Test execution and reporting
• Responsibilities can grow based on dedication and skills

Skills

Java

Scripting languages

Test automation

Independent working style

Team player

English skills

Education

Ongoing studies in Computer Engineering/Informatics/Security/Telematics/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Internship: Software Test Engineer - JavaCard Applications (m/f/d)

Gratkorn

We are looking for a working student to support our Applets team part-time in parallel to their studies. In this role you will support a team that develops leading edge solutions for phone, banking, access and identity applications. Our customers include most of the major high street brands and our projects include interesting new applications.

Your responsibilities:

• Test development, in particular JavaCard applets
• Automation and laboratory management
• Test tool development
• Test execution and reporting
• Responsibilities can grow based on dedication and skills

Your profile:

• Ongoing studies in Computer Engineering/Informatics/Security/Telematics/ Engineering/Mathematics or equivalent
• Experience with Java and/or scripting languages
• Experience in test automation (eg. Jenkins) is an advantage
• Independent working style and motivation to learn
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Solid English skills (conversation and writing)
• Availability of at least 16 hours/week (on average), 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 for the 5th time in a row 2026, 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.

About Us

Attractive career opportunities at an innovative & international market leader! As a globally leading semiconductor company in secure communication solutions, NXP drives innovation in automotive technology, industrial & IoT, mobile devices, and communication infrastructure, fostering a more sustainable future with its solutions. The company employs approximately 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, achieving a revenue of 13.28 billion US dollars in 2023. The NXP site in Gratkorn, north of Graz, employs over 750 highly qualified experts from over 50 nations and is a competence center for secure, contactless identification systems in the automotive sector, Internet of Things, and the security sector. NXP prioritizes the well-being of its employees to ensure they can contribute and develop their know-how to the fullest. Mutual trust, fairness, respect, and fun at work characterize the working atmosphere. Five consecutive Leading Employer Awards, recognition as a family-friendly company, and the EqualitA Award underline this.