Master Thesis Internship - AI-Driven Transistor Design Exploration

Job Title

Master Thesis Internship - AI-Driven Transistor Design Exploration

Role Summary

Master's student position within the NXP Design Enablement (DE) global team to develop AI-driven tools for transistor design exploration and characterization. The work supports transistor-level design decisions by automating evaluation of trade-offs among performance, mismatch, area, power, and technology options.

The role involves building an AI agent that integrates with internal device exploration tools, contributing methodology improvements, and collaborating with NXP design centers worldwide.

Experience Level

Entry-level - intended for an enrolled Master’s student. No specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary tasks and contributions expected from the intern:

• Develop an AI agent that uses internal device exploration and characterization tools to evaluate transistor design trade-offs.
• Implement and validate workflows for device optimization, process and design-space exploration, and operating-condition checks.
• Integrate data-handling and evaluation pipelines to quantify performance, mismatch, area, power, and technology impacts.
• Propose and document methodologies to improve transistor-level design decisions across NXP design centers.
• Collaborate with global teams, present results, and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Work in a Linux-based development environment and follow software engineering practices (version control, issue tracking).

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills for successful candidates.

• Must-have: Proficiency in Python and experience with ML/data libraries such as Pandas and NumPy; familiarity with GUI/tooling frameworks like PyQt is beneficial.
• Must-have: Comfortable developing and testing in a Linux environment.
• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and communicate results in English.
• Nice-to-have: Interest or familiarity with EDA tools, semiconductor design flows, or engineering automation.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with data engineering or pipeline tools, Git, Jira, or prior AI/ML projects (academic or personal).

Education Requirements

Enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field (Master’s-level enrollment is required).

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.