Join one of the world’s largest industrial security teams — and build technology that protects real devices worldwide.
At NXP’s Competence Center Crypto & Security, we design, build, and deliver end-to-end security — from early innovation to architecture to products in the field.
If you're a security engineer who wants to create real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This vacancy is within the Competence Center Crypto & Security (CCC&S) organisation. You will be part of a highly specialised digital design team focused on research and development of future security solutions, ranging from individual IP blocks to complete secure sub‑systems with strong end‑to‑end security.
We are looking for a highly motivated graduate to join our Digital Design Team. In this role, you will work closely with and be mentored by Senior Engineers, gaining hands‑on experience in the design and verification of cryptographic algorithms and secure digital systems.
Graduates joining the team will benefit from a structured training programme and technical mentoring, designed to support your development and enable you to be successful in this role and beyond.
The responsibilities of this exciting and varied role include:
Writing Verilog code to describe digital circuits
Simulating digital designs using state‑of‑the‑art EDA tools
Synthesising designs using industry‑standard tools and optimising for area, power, and performance
Writing SystemVerilog testbenches to verify functionality
Working closely with senior team members throughout the full design and verification flow
And more, as you grow and develop within the team
Successful candidates will have:
A Master’s or Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
An interest in, and basic understanding of, IC digital design
Preferably some understanding of microcontroller architecture and fundamental IC design concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
A pro‑active, motivated attitude with a willingness to learn
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
CCC&S plays a central role in delivering best‑in‑class cryptographic and security solutions across NXP products, from IP to full subsystems, with strong links to certification, product security architecture, and future technologies. Joining the team gives you exposure to real‑world secure silicon development in a globally recognised security organisation.
Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.
For applications in Gratkorn: 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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