Junior Embedded AI/ML Engineer (m/f/d)

We are looking for an Embedded AI/ML Engineer interested in designing the next generation of intelligent UWB devices. This is the ideal opportunity for AI/ML enthusiasts to bring their models to live in the embedded IoT/Mobile eco system.

Your responsibilities:

· Develop AI/ML algorithms for resource constraint, low-cost microcontrollers

· Apply state-of-the-art compression and conversion techniques to optimize memory footprint and speed of AI/ML for embedded deployment

· Utilize in-house neural processing units for maximum efficiency

· Assist in all steps of the model development, from designing data campaigns, building models from scratch, testing on embedded systems, to releasing models for production

· Work in a cross-functional time to identify new applications of AI/ML to improve our future products

What we expect:

· Completed technical studies with a focus on AI/ML or related experience (Computer science, Physics, Math, or related)

· Solid knowledge of the principles of AI/ML such as classification, regression, and detection problems

· Experience using common AI/ML toolchains (e.g. Python with Tensorflow, Pytoch or similar)

· First experience in programming for embedded platforms (C/C++ or similar)

· Basic understanding of signal processing algorithms and feature extraction approaches

· Basic understanding of software development tools like CI/CD and test-driven development

Nice to have:

· Optimized models for embedded applications using quantization aware training, pruning, clustering, or other compression techniques

· Experience with deployment of AI/ML models on embedded systems, e.g. Tensorflow LiteRT and LiteRT for Microcontrollers

· Experience in designing AI/ML models from scratch, e.g. selecting layers/activations and overall structure of the model, writing custom loss functions

· Track record of embedded C related projects

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What can you expect?

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, a higher than average number of vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount.

We also have a work from home policy and many more benefits. In certain cases we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to Austria.

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 offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office: NXP Graz/Gratkorn is based just outside of Graz, the city with the second highest population in Austria and the capital of the province Styria, with access to a highway, airport proximity and very good public transport connections to Graz.

From there, you can enjoy the variety of opportunities Styria has to offer – whether you prefer outdoor activities in the gorgeous alpine mountains or cultural activities and events in the city of Graz.

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 phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews.

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And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague in our social room and every day we offer fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our summer parties, Christmas parties and sports events like a tennis tournament or sledging. Due to our location right next to the river Mur you can also enjoy the beautiful cycling and running path in your break or before/after work, because we also offer welfare facilities.

NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group IV. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.

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