Automotive Software Product Manager (f/d/m)

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of experience in embedded software, automotive software, semiconductor product management, software product management or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, embedded systems, automotive engineering or a related field; equivalent practical experience is also valued.
• Strong understanding of automotive embedded software development, software lifecycle management, development tools and customer enablement for microcontroller-based products.
• Knowledge of automotive MCU applications such as body electronics, end-node control, sensor/actuator interfaces, zonal architectures or software-defined vehicle platforms is beneficial.
• Familiarity with S32K, MagniV, in-vehicle networking, remote end-node concepts, Autosar and/or OPEN Alliance technologies is an advantage.
• Experience working with global R&D organizations and the ability to provide structured product guidance, prioritization and business context to large engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build product roadmaps, business cases and executive-level recommendations based on customer needs, market insight and technical constraints.
• Experience with software partner management, licensing models, ecosystem development or third-party software collaboration is highly desirable.
• Commercial awareness of software value creation, monetization, customer support models, maintenance obligations and product portfolio investment trade-offs.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage technical experts, business leaders, sales teams, partners and customers.
• Strategic, structured and pragmatic working style, with the ability to manage ambiguity and bring clarity to complex software, ecosystem and business decisions.
• Fluent English communication skills; German or other languages are welcome but not required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to engage with customers, partners and global NXP teams.
• You do not need to meet every listed qualification to apply.
• If you are excited about this role and believe your experience can contribute to NXP’s success, we encourage you to apply.
• Commitment At NXP.
• We recognize we can be 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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