Embedded Machine Learning & Radar Processing Intern - Summer 2027
NXP SemiconductorsBase Salary
$64k - $108k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop automotive radar and autonomous perception solutions for advanced driver assistance and self-driving vehicles.
- Benchmark, optimize, and deploy AI/ML models on NXP hardware and resource-constrained embedded platforms.
- Build and enhance the software stack for radar proof-of-concepts from machine-learning models through embedded deployment.
- Use custom IDEs, compilers, SDKs, and toolchains targeting edge-AI SoCs.
- Collaborate with AI, signal-processing, embedded-systems, and semiconductor-hardware teams.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with machine learning and deep learning development.
- Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Experience optimizing and deploying AI models on embedded platforms, including model quantization, acceleration, or edge-device performance optimization.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Embedded C.
- Experience with embedded development environments, GCC, GDB, embedded Linux, and system integration.
- Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, custom APIs, and ROS/ROS2.
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Experience with NXP eIQ Auto, FPGA-based emulation, hardware accelerators, cycle-accurate simulators, AI accelerators, NPUs, DSPs, or heterogeneous computing is preferred.
- Strong communication, technical writing, presentation, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship requiring the student to return to school or graduate at the conclusion of the internship.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) and paid leave.
- California-based position in the Silicon Valley area.
- Annual base salary range of $64,400 to $107,500, excluding incentive compensation and equity.
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About NXP Semiconductors
We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com. Career Development Opportunities : 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. Privacy Policy: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/privacy-policy-for-social-media-pages:PRIVACY-POLICY-SOCIAL-MEDIA