Graduate AI and Software Engineer - Automotive MPUs

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NXP Semiconductors, Automotive Processors, Solutions & Applications, Glasgow, UK, Graduate Hire The mission: The car is becoming a computer on wheels, and AI is moving from the cloud to the edge; right onto silicon. Our S32N automotive MPUs pack proprietary AI IP blocks that let carmakers run machine learning where it matters: in the vehicle, in real-time, safely. We're building the next generation of our Glasgow applications team, and we want people who are AI-native; who reach for an LLM, a notebook, or a model before a manual. You won't just support customers; increasingly you'll be leading them, showing the world's biggest automotive names what's possible with our devices before they even ask. What you'll actually do: Get hands-on fast with our S32N MPUs and AI toolchains — preparing, optimising and deploying ML models onto real automotive hardware. Prototype new AI use-cases (on-device assistants, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, etc.) and turn them into demos that win designs. Write clean, modern software; and use AI coding assistants, CI/CD and automation as everyday tools, not afterthoughts. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with global customers and our worldwide engineering teams, becoming the technical voice that shapes how our AI silicon gets used. Bring fresh thinking. If there's a faster, smarter, more automated way; then we want you to find it and share it! What we're looking for: A degree in Computer Science, Electronics, AI/ML, Software or a related engineering field. Genuine fluency with AI/ML concepts and tools — Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow/ONNX, and comfort experimenting with LLMs and modern AI workflows. Solid software fundamentals (C/C++ a plus), version control (git), and curiosity about how software meets hardware. A builder's mindset: you learn by doing, you're not afraid of the unknown, and you like solving problems that don't have a textbook answer. Great communication, because you'll be explaining clever things to smart people, including customers. Nice to have (but we'll teach you): Embedded systems, edge AI deployment, automotive/functional-safety awareness, model quantisation and optimisation. Why this role is different: You're joining at the ground floor of edge AI in automotive, with real silicon, real customers, and the freedom to shape a brand-new capability inside our team. You'll be surrounded by a global network of experienced engineers to learn from, while bringing skills we need and don't yet have. Come help us lead the industry instead of following it. More information about NXP in the United Kingdom... #LI-9c8e 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. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.