Graduate AI and Software Engineer - Automotive MPUs

Job Title

Graduate AI and Software Engineer - Automotive MPUs

Role Summary

Entry-level engineering role on the Automotive MPUs applications team in Glasgow. Work focuses on preparing, optimising and deploying machine learning models onto NXP S32N automotive MPUs and building customer-facing demos.

You will prototype edge AI use-cases, write production-quality software, and collaborate with global engineering teams and customers to shape how AI silicon is used in vehicles.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Graduate hire). Suitable for candidates with approximately 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing and deploying on-device AI solutions, producing demos that support design wins, and collaborating with customers and internal teams.

• Prepare, optimise and deploy ML models onto S32N MPUs and associated toolchains.
• Prototype on-device AI use-cases (in-device assistants, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance) and convert prototypes into demos.
• Write clean, maintainable software; integrate CI/CD and automation into workflows.
• Work directly with global customers and cross-functional engineering teams as the technical contact for AI solutions.
• Identify and implement faster, more automated approaches to tasks and workflows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes for daily work.

• Fluency with AI/ML concepts and tools, including Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX.
• Comfort experimenting with LLMs and modern AI workflows.
• Software fundamentals and version control (git); C/C++ experience is a plus.
• Practical, hands-on mindset and ability to prototype and iterate quickly.
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to engineers and customers.

Nice-to-have (will be taught where needed):

• Embedded systems and edge AI deployment experience.
• Automotive and functional-safety awareness.
• Model quantisation and optimisation techniques.

Education Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Electronics, AI/ML, Software or a related engineering field (graduate hire).

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.