Intern for Edge AI Model Zoo Optimization Research & Engineering (f/m/d)

Are you fascinated by the evolving landscape of Edge AI and Efficient Generative Architectures running on Edge AI devices and are eager to explore the potential of this technology in real-world scenarios? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in optimizing AI workloads while gaining hands-on experience in a high-tech environment? Then join the AI IP and Solutions team at NXP and help shape the future of intelligent systems.

Key responsibilities:

At the AI IP and Solutions team, we are looking for a candidate passionate about Edge AI model optimization methods and their application to edge‑born use cases. You will be part of a team conducting research, innovation, and engineering in the Edge AI domain.

Your work will involve exploring and researching state‑of‑the‑art model compression methods for CNNs and Language Models across different frameworks, and benchmarking their performance, modularity, and integration potential with NXP’s embedded systems.

Your tasks will include but not limited to:

• Integrate a growing set of Discriminative and Generative Models into our internal Model Zoo.
• Automate model benchmarking across accuracy, latency, memory footprint, and hardware utilization.
• Explore and evaluate model optimization techniques on NXP’s embedded systems.
• Document findings and contribute to internal knowledge bases and tooling
• Collaborate with team members to identify promising directions for future development.

What’s in it for you

• A great opportunity to develop your skills (technical, soft skills, communication, etc.)
• Gaining experience in a multinational and diverse environment
• Possibility to become part of NXP’s Young Professional Talent Pool
• Working on real assignments which contribute to NXP’s objectives

Your profile:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent English communication skills for collaboration with our multinational team across multiple sites.
• Enthusiastic about exploring new technologies and contributing to impactful AI research.

Preferred skills:

• Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals, especially CNNs and Generative models (eg., LLMs/VLMs) and experience with libraries such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Experience with Python and software development best practices (e.g., modular design, testing)
• Familiarity with model compression techniques, such as Quantization, Pruning, or Knowledge Distillation
• Basic knowledge of Linux & Git.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and frameworks such as FastAPI, including experience interacting with OpenAI‑compatible inference endpoints.
• Experience with edge AI deployment (e.g., TFLite, ONNX, Executorch) is a plus.

Duration 

This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) with a duration of 6 months or longer. Please note that in order to be considered for an internship/working student assignment, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.

If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, we kindly invite you to apply. After a screening based on your profile you can be expected to have a video interview with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by business.

What Can You Expect?

Development opportunities: 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 provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare. 

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in NXP. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.
 

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