Students and New Graduates

At NXP, you will work hard and be challenged, but you will also have fun along the way. Young, bright minds such as yours will be on the forefront of developing the world-changing technologies to come.

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Student and New Graduate Opportunities

We have many opportunities to offer in different locations throughout the year. Search for internships , or browse offerings by your location .

  • Full Time Internship

    Internships are full time (40 hours per week), usually with a duration of 3-12 months. The assignments are often suitable as thesis / graduation projects. To be considered an internship assignment, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period.

  • Apprenticeship

    Specifically in France we have opportunities for students to combine part of their education with part-time apprenticeships. These opportunities are longer-term, generally between one to three years.

  • Working Student

    Available in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, these are part-time opportunities – generally between 8-20 hours per week - with a duration of 6 months or longer. The assignments are often suitable as thesis / graduation projects. To be considered a working student assignment, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period.

  • Graduate / PhD / Thesis Assignments

    Graduate opportunities are available across our different domains and disciplines in all locations. The assignments are often suitable as thesis / graduation projects. For research careers we offer PhD assignments – usually driven by our collaboration with universities – with a typical duration of three to four years.

  • Entry-Level Positions

    Real life experiences are available to new graduates throughout the year in a variety of career areas and locations.

  • Still have questions? Check out our Student FAQs for more information.

Sustainability Stories

A sustainable future is not only possible, it’s within our grasp. Innovation, technology and people make up the next chapter of our journey toward carbon neutrality. Read about our latest work in the newest issue of our sustainability magazine.

Read Issue #4 (The Carbon Neutrality Issue)

Learning Competitions

Two annual NXP robotics challenges provide collaborative environments to learn about simulation tools, explore rich platforms and create open-source projects which contribute to the greater good.

HoverGames

Imagine building a drone system that cleans polluted beaches or could even deliver medical supplies where no car can reach. With NXP HoverGames, your coding and hardware development efforts address similar real-world societal challenges. In Challenge 3, we are looking for solutions to how technology can improve sustainable food ecosystems in the future.

Learn more about NXP Hovergames

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NXP Cup

It's small, it's priced right for students and it runs real-world autonomous car software. This is NXP Cup—EMEA’s pro-level autonomous model car competition. You’ll build, program and race a model car against other teams, aiming for the fastest time and precise maneuvering.

Learn more about NXP Cup

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Student and New Graduate Testimonials

Students and new graduates are valuable members of the NXP team, and our student programs are our primary pipeline for new graduate hires. Hear what some current students have to say about their experiences working at NXP. View all testimonials.

Rachel

“I was drawn to NXP because my internship emphasized exploring all aspects of the Environment, Health and Safety department. The people here are so kind, generous, and invested in my learning and success that I returned for two subsequent summers. My team allowed me to choose and lead projects, which made me feel my contributions and connections have been meaningful.”

Rachel, Environment, Health and Safety Intern, United States

Zane

“I enjoyed my internship with NXP so much I returned for a second summer. People at NXP really go out of their way to help – not only with work, but also with life in general. In fact, my NXP team influenced my decision to go to graduate school. NXP made me feel like I was truly part of the team, even as an intern. I have since accepted a full-time job with NXP after I graduate!”

Zane, Intern, United States

Gokulraj

“NXP believes that the ideas from young talent can go a long way. As a data scientist intern, I collaborated with various teams and was free to innovate. NXP also offers resources for personal and professional development. I recently graduated and joined NXP full time where I not only work on thought-provoking challenges, but also continue learning from the training NXP provides.”

Gokulraj, Data Scientist Intern, United States

Part of the team from day one.

“I feel valued at NXP because even as an intern they make you feel like a little piece of the team, which is very important to me.”

Diego, Engineering Intern, Mexico

Let's Stay Connected

Follow us on LinkedIn  to stay updated on our upcoming events, trainings and opportunities for students and graduates. If you are in the United States, you can find this information on our Handshake  portal. Note: you must have a .edu email address to access Handshake.

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