About this role
Join our Innovation Team, where we explore cutting-edge concepts at the intersection of Machine Learning and Security.
Our mission is to develop forward-looking solutions—such as model protection, privacy-preserving ML, security for agentic AI, and anomaly detection—that will later be integrated into our Edge products.
This requires high-level innovation skills combined with a hands-on mindset.
If you are passionate about building secure AI systems, exploring new ideas, and turning concepts into prototypes, this role is for you:
Develop security tools and frameworks for Bring Your Own Model (BYOM) workflows and perform threat modeling for ML pipelines. Ensure proactive detection of vulnerabilities and compliance with emerging ML security standards.
Responsibilities
Build security scanning tools for ML artifacts and deployment workflows.
Design secure APIs for model integration on embedded platforms.
Perform threat modeling for ML systems (poisoning, evasion, prompt injection).
Implement monitoring solutions for model integrity and anomaly detection.
Ensure compliance with NIST AI Risk Management Framework and similar standards.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate security checks into development pipelines.
Required Skills
Have a background in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Cryptography and a strong interest in applied ML, OR
Have a background in Machine Learning and an interest in cybersecurity.
Strong Python development for automation and tooling.
Experience with threat modeling methodologies adapted for ML systems.
Knowledge of adversarial ML attacks and defenses.
Familiarity with secure API design and integration.
* Understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC AI security standards).
Other facts
About NXP Semiconductors
We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.
Career Development Opportunities : Bright Minds. Bright Futures.
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Commitment At NXP.
We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.
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What you'll do
- Develop security tools and frameworks for Bring Your Own Model (BYOM) workflows and perform threat modeling for ML pipelines. Ensure proactive detection of vulnerabilities and compliance with emerging ML security standards.
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