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What You'll Do

  • Leading the architecture and design of innovative, high-performance solutions supporting NXP’s advanced technologies and products.
  • Collaborating with product management, R&D, and customer-facing teams to define and refine solution requirements and roadmaps.
  • Translating complex customer requirements into scalable, modular system architectures and actionable engineering plans.
  • Guiding and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams through the full solution lifecycle—from concept through deployment and support.
  • Driving technical due diligence and feasibility studies for new technology initiatives and strategic customer engagements.
  • Presenting solution architectures to executive stakeholders, customers, and partners, articulating technical value and business impact.
  • Identifying and mitigating architectural risks, ensuring solutions meet stringent quality, reliability, and security standards.
  • Staying abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform NXP’s technology strategy.
  • The Impact You Will Have : Accelerate the adoption of NXP’s advanced technologies in high-impact customer applications.
  • Shape the technical direction and architectural vision of next-generation solutions, driving company-wide innovation.
  • Enable NXP to deliver differentiated value and maintain its leadership in the semiconductor and EDA markets.
  • Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction and success through robust, future-proof solutions tailored to evolving industry needs.
  • Champion best practices in architecture, design, and engineering, raising the technical bar across the organization.
  • Influence strategic partnerships and alliances through technical thought leadership and innovation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related track Extensive experience (10+ years) architecting and engineering complex solutions in semiconductor, EDA, or related high-tech industries.
  • Expert-level proficiency in system architecture, SoC design, verification methodologies, and IP integration.
  • Strong knowledge of hardware/software co-design, cloud-enabled workflows, and advanced process technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale, cross-functional projects.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools and platforms (e.g., Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, UVM, RTL design, simulation, emulation, cloud orchestration).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML, security, and data analytics as applied to electronic design automation is a plus.
  • More information about NXP in the United States...
  • 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. #LI-6aa0

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