Agentic AI Software Engineer

NXP Semiconductors is seeking an Agentic AI Software Engineer to join our AI software development organization in Brno.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of agent‑based AI software solutions leveraging state‑of‑the‑art foundation models and modern software engineering practices.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design, implement, and validate AI software components that enable intelligent, autonomous, and scalable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain agentic AI software components under guidance from senior engineers

• Investigate and prototype novel approaches for AI agent reasoning, planning, tool usage, memory, and self‑improvement

• Apply emerging agentic AI techniques to improve robustness, performance, and scalability of software solutions

• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical reviews

• Execute experiments to evaluate AI agent behavior, performance, and reliability

• Collaborate across software, research, and product teams to deliver high‑quality solutions

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence / Machine learning

• Fundamental understanding of Machine learning, deep learning, Large language models (LLM) and modern AI architectures

• Basic understanding of Agentic concepts and autonomous systems

• Familiarity with Prompt engineering, Fine‑tuning vs inference‑time control, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles

• Proficiency in Python programming

• Familiarity with Linux development environments and version control (Git)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Academic or project experience with:

• AI agent frameworks or autonomous systems

• Prompt engineering, tool calling, or workflow orchestration

• Retrieval‑augmented or knowledge‑based AI systems

Exposure to:

• Embedded development environments

• Testing or evaluation of AI models and systems

• Internship, thesis, or research experience in edge AI, agentic AI

What Can You Expect?

📝 Contract Type
This role is offered as a full‑time position with a permanent contract, providing long‑term stability and room for growth.

📚 Development Opportunities
We believe that growing our people is key to growing our business. That’s why we offer a mix of online and offline learning opportunities to help you sharpen both your technical and soft skills.

⭐ Compensation

Attractive market salary is accompanied by the bonus plan (payment twice a year), long-term incentive plan and dividends processing, opportunity to purchase company shares at a 15% discount, lunch allowance, additional vacation days, sickness support, sick days, weekend bank holiday recovery days, pension and well-being support, flexible work hours, home office, team-buildings, and much more. Salaries are being reviewed each year, and market changes are closely observed.

We believe in providing a holistic and supportive work environment, and we would be happy to share more details during our face-to-face discussions.

🏢 Our Offices
We work in two locations – each with its own vibe:

• Brno : A modern office with a fresh design, cozy rooms, and an in-house cafeteria.
• Rožnov : A place with history and heart. A modern office with fresh design, and an in-house cafeteria. We love the relaxed atmosphere of the town and the wide selection of great restaurants, perfect for enjoying lunch with colleagues.

🚀 Hiring Process
Applying is quick and easy – just fill out the online form and upload your CV.
If your profile matches, you’ll have a short phone or video call with our technical team. If successful, you’ll get a chance to ask HR anything you need. We respond fast — unless we’re on vacation 😊.

🌟 And More... Life at NXP
Work is important, but so is everything around it. We start our days with free coffee and friendly chats. You can look forward to fresh fruit days, ice cream breaks, and even bake fairs.
We also organize social events like Christmas parties, family days, and food festivals. Want to give back? Join our charity initiatives and help us make a difference.

⏭️ What’s next

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

Candidates are invited to apply with the resume and motivation letter in English.

At the application stage, all candidates should have a valid visa and work permit to work in Czech Republic.

If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact:

Milana Stojsavljevic, Talent Acquisition Specialist - milana.stojsavljevic@nxp.com

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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