Embedded AI Security Research Engineer (AI MSc PhD Postdoc) (mfd)

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

Join NXPs Innovation Team and help secure tomorrows AI-powered edge products. Youll 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.

Were looking for curious minds AI enthusiasts researchers builders and innovators. Whether youve recently completed a PhD Postdoc or an exceptional AI-focused Masters degree wed love to hear from you.

What Youll 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 Were Looking For

You have recently completed (or are close to completing):

• A PhD Postdoc or exceptional Masters 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

Most importantly youre passionate about AI and excited about applying it to real-world products.

Who Will Thrive Here

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.

Grow With Us

Thinking about a PhD

At NXP learning doesnt stop when you start working.

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 Masters 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.

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