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

Location: Hamburg

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

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.

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