Product Definer (IO Aggregator)

NXP Semiconductors NV; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV in the Secure Connected Edge group is seeking a senior product architect to define IO aggregator, IO hub and bridging solutions for strategic customers. You will translate requirements into product specs and drive architectural decisions with cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes market insight, standardization contributions, and collaboration with OEM partners to deliver differentiated, scalable edge solutions across automotive, mobile, and IoT domains.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of IO protocols and interfaces relevant to embedded systems.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and standardization efforts is required.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new markets and define IO aggregator and IO hub roadmaps.
• Translate customer requirements into product specs with compelling value propositions.
• Conduct competitive technical analysis and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with design, test, applications, and marketing to launch products.
• Prepare technical documentation and develop product demos.
• Oversee development of reference circuits and demonstration boards.
• Provide technical guidance for design-ins and customer training.
• Collaborate with product marketing and account teams on engagements.

Skills

I3C

I2C

SPMI

SPI

JTAG

SWD

SDIO

PCIe

MIPI

USB3.2

Displayport

Standardization

Strategic thinking

Mobile/Automotive/EmbeddedIoT

Lab validation

Test automation

PCB design/simulation

IBIS/IBIS-AMI/System-C

Strong communication

Education

BSEE in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering

MSEE desirable

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Waveform generators

Saleae analyzers

Job description

Locations available

San Diego and San Jose, California or Austin, Texas

This role sits in our Secure Connected Edge Business: our mission is to create first of its kind products that provide our customers transformational value. We’re committed to deliver unique and fit-for-purpose solutions that satisfy the needs of security, connectivity, and cognition with scalability.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative IO aggregator, IO hub and bridging solution roadmap
• Translate customer requirements to product specifications with compelling value proposition and competitive advantages. Actively engage with customers to gain deep understanding of their system and product requirements
• Conduct competitive technical analysis and benchmarking
• Collaborate with Cross functional team - Design & Test Engineers, Applications Engineers, Marketing to develop and launch new products on time
• Prepare technical documentation – product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of IO Aggregator solutions
• Oversee the development of application reference circuits and demonstration boards
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex customer issues to secure design-ins
• Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Customer account teams - provide technical expertise, assist with customer engagements, and support marketing campaigns

Candidate Profile

15+ years of work experience in product definition, feature trade-off analysis, competition benchmarking, early customer engagements and architecture specification activities

• Solid knowledge of I3C, I2C, SPMI, SPI, JTAG, SWD, SDIO protocol specifications
• Knowledge of one or more high speed interfaces – PCIe, MIPI, USB3.2 and Displayport specifications
• Active participation and contribution to standardization efforts
• Strategic thinking to collaborate with partners and OEMs to arrive at innovative proposals and new architectures
• Good understanding of mobile, automotive and embedded/IOT system architectures
• Prior working experience with lab validation, test automation and handling of lab equipment such oscilloscopes, power meters, waveform generators, Saleae analyzers, etc. is desirable
• Prior knowledge of PCB design and simulation techniques, working knowledge of PCB materials and PCB stack-up
• Prior experience of developing models (IBIS, IBIS-AMI, System-C) is desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams and can-do attitude

Education Qualification

• BSEE in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering, MSEE is desirable

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