Working Student (f/m/d) Embedded Software Development

Are you studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field and interested in embedded software and secure microcontroller applications? Our department develops an embedded, secure operating system for ARM/8051 secure microcontrollers, primarily used in mobile transaction applications. As a Working Student, you will support our experienced development team in day-to-day software development activities and gain practical experience in embedded systems, development automation and hardware-related tasks. Your Responsibilities * Support our embedded software development team with various software implementation tasks in Java and C * Contribute to the automation and continuous improvement of development activities * Develop supporting tools and perform performance measurements * Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of our development infrastructure * Contribute to daily Farm Support activities and SW Lab maintenance * Update hardware devices, such as readers, with new software * Support the setup and management of hardware peripherals, including readers and FPGAs * Work closely with experienced engineers on embedded software development topics Your Profile * Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a comparable field of study * Programming skills in Java and C * Familiarity with scripting languages such as Shell or Batch * Interest in embedded microcontroller software development * Interest in cryptographic security mechanisms * Ideally, first hands-on experience with embedded devices such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi * Good communication skills in English and/or German * A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team * Availability to work up to 18 hours per week What NXP Offers * An attractive hourly wage of €19.40, increasing to €20.00 from the 7th month * 30 vacation days per year on a full-year basis * Flexible working hours * The possibility to work in a hybrid setup * Access to an on-site cafeteria * Networking initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Young Community, No eXtra Planet, NXP Equal, Women in NXP, and more, fostering both professional and personal exchange **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. More information about NXP in Germany...