Head of Advanced Systems Engineering & AI Innovation

NXP Semiconductors; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Eindhoven seeks a senior leader to head the Advanced Systems Engineering organization, driving technology innovation, systems engineering excellence, and execution efficiency.

You will develop and execute technology roadmaps, lead a high‑performing team of managers and engineers, and collaborate across engineering, product management, architecture, and external partners to advance next‑generation mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering, CS, or systems engineering.
• Experience in engineering, R&D, or technology organizations.
• Proven leadership experience managing managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in systems engineering, software engineering, product development, or technology innovation.
• Practical experience in deploying gen AI and agentic AI tooling in software development.
• Experience driving technology strategy, roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of automotive technologies and software-defined systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop managers, senior engineers, architects, and technical experts within the Advanced Systems Engineering organization.
• Define and execute technology strategies, roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Drive advanced engineering activities across systems engineering, software engineering, and product innovation.
• Deploy AI based engineering methodologies and push the boundaries for efficiency and outcomes.
• Support the development of next-generation software and system concepts for future mobility solutions, including embedded SW, edge, and agentic AI tools.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, product management, architecture, and strategic initiatives.
• Establish organizational priorities and ensure effective resource planning and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices, methodologies, and development processes.
• Support and manage external collaborations with industry partners, universities, and research institutions.
• Support innovation funding activities and participation in collaborative research programs.
• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Product development

AI tooling

Gen AI

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering / CS / systems engineering

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Eindhoven seeks a senior leader to head the Advanced Systems Engineering organization, driving technology innovation, systems engineering excellence, and execution efficiency.

You will develop and execute technology roadmaps, lead a high‑performing team of managers and engineers, and collaborate across engineering, product management, architecture, and external partners to advance next‑generation mobility solutions.