Edge AI MPU Product Manager

Overview

• Edge AI MPU Product Manager — Technical Leadership at the Intelligent Edge Join NXP at the forefront of AI and edge computing innovation.
• Our Edge Processing Product Innovation team is shaping next-generation i.MX applications processors that power billions of smart devices worldwide.
• You will shape features that developers rely on every day, and influence silicon and system decisions directly.
• This is your opportunity to influence technology that transforms industries.
• Role Overview You will own the end-to-end product strategy and execution for AI-enabled edge MPUs, bridging market needs and engineering innovation.
• This role is ideal for a product leader who can speak both engineering and business—someone who innovates silicon features to solve system level challenges, driving solutions that enable Industrial IoT, Automotive, and emerging edge applications.
• What You will Drive Product Vision & Roadmap: Define and own the product execution for AI-enabled edge MPUs, aligning with market trends and customer needs.
• Product Ownership: Translate market problems into clear PRDs, feature specs, and phased roadmaps; make data-driven trade-offs across silicon area, power, performance, and BOM.
• Technical Influence: Collaborate with engineering on architecture decisions and innovations for heterogeneous compute, AI acceleration, multi-modal pipelines, vision, graphics, safety, security, and connectivity.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, go-to-market, sales, applications, operations) throughout the product lifecycle ensuring alignment and successful execution.
• Market Leadership: Develop competitive positioning, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies to win in Industrial, IoT and Automotive segments.
• Business Impact: Build data-driven business cases and pricing strategies that deliver revenue growth and market share.
• Lifecycle Ownership: Lead products from concept through launch, adoption, and sustained success.
• Technology Evangelist: Represent NXP at industry events, engage key customers, and create impactful technical content.
• Your Background BS in Computer Science, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (MS/MBA a plus).
• 10+ years in product management, product marketing, or systems engineering for MPUs, SoCs, or embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to turn customer requirements into actionable specs for hardware, software, and systems teams.
• Strong understanding of heterogeneous compute architectures (CPU/GPU/NPU/DSP), memory systems, and interconnects.
• Solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, algorithms, frameworks, and toolchains.
• Familiarity with edge AI applications, including computer vision, natural language processing, and sensor fusion in embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of PCIe, USB, and Ethernet TSN within real-time system latency constraints.
• Well-versed in audio/video pipelines, camera/display interfaces and graphics technologies.
• Proficiency in market analysis, competitive analysis, and business case development.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling product messaging.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industry.
• Initiative-taking and purposeful with a passion for innovative technology.
• What Sets You Apart Understanding of embedded safety concepts (ASIL/SIL), reliability, and security.
• Experience with embedded software development, operating systems (Linux, RTOS), and developer toolchains is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and people skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and operational excellence.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• This role requires domestic and international travel to engage customers, partners, and internal teams across regions.
• Ready to define the future of edge processing technology? Join us and make your impact.
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• NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.