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AI/ML System Architecture Lead (f/m/d)

Nxp nxp.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Hamburg Full-time Senior AI Engineering

At a glance

Senior AI Engineering role at Nxp. Hamburg · full-time.

Pay not stated AI Engineering salary

RoleAI Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationHamburg
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 10, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Lead Hamburg's AI Systems team while staying hands-on with architecture, evaluation and prototyping work
  • Help Product Management choose AI/ML designs for products, weighing customer needs against performance, power, area and cost
  • Work with SoC, system and software architects to shape and maintain architecture specifications and technical documents
  • Model and test AI use cases on NXP platforms, and assess AI IP with global teams for benchmarking and selection
  • Deliver the team's projects, mentor its engineers and align architecture practices with peers across locations

What you bring

  • A degree in electronic engineering, electronics, telecommunications, computer science or a related discipline
  • At least seven years in relevant technical work, including leadership of projects or technical teams
  • Strong AI/ML skills, with three to five years of practical work preferred in settings spanning hardware and software
  • Background in AI system architecture, embedded systems, SoC development or a related area

Who this fits

This senior role suits a hands-on technical lead who can guide AI/ML engineers while contributing to architecture and prototyping. You'll work with teams across locations and may represent AI Systems with customers, partners and industry groups. The role includes security-related responsibilities, so careful and dependable work is important.

From the employer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on AI/ML leader to lead our AI Systems team in Hamburg, working closely with Product Management, System Architects, and engineering teams to define and enable AI/ML solutions for NXP's next-generation edge products and platforms.

The successful candidate will lead a local team of AI/ML architects and engineers, driving technical excellence and execution across AI system architecture, evaluation, and prototyping activities. As part of the global AI Systems organization, this role will collaborate closely with the AIS AI Systems Lead and peer teams across various locations to develop scalable AI solutions and accelerate Edge AI innovation across NXP's portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Hamburg AI Systems team and actively contribute to technical activities, including:

  • Supporting Product Management in evaluating and defining AI/ML architectures for target products and solutions, balancing customer requirements, performance, power, area, and cost constraints.
  • Working closely with SoC, system, and software architects to develop, review, and maintain AI/ML architecture specifications, requirements, and related technical documentation.
  • Modeling, evaluating, and prototyping AI use cases on current and future NXP platforms.
  • Contributing to AI IP evaluation, benchmarking, and technology selection activities in collaboration with global AI Systems teams.
  • Driving technical execution and delivery of AI Systems projects within the Hamburg team.
  • Coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of AI/ML architects and engineers, fostering technical growth and innovation.
  • Collaborating with peer AI Systems leaders and stakeholders across the organization to ensure consistency of architecture approaches, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Supporting engagements with customers, partners, and industry organizations as a technical representative for AI Systems initiatives when required.
  • Contributing to technical publications, conference presentations, and industry activities that showcase NXP's Edge AI capabilities.

Job Qualifications

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field. MSc preferred. PhD is a plus, ideally in AI/ML or a related specialization.
  • 7+ years of experience in relevant technical fields, including experience leading technical teams or projects.
  • Strong AI/ML expertise with at least 3-5 years of practical experience, preferably in mixed hardware-software environments.
  • Experience in AI system architecture, embedded systems, SoC development, or related technologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to technology development.
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineers in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

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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