Senior System Architect — Semiconductors & EDA

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a visionary technical leader to drive architecture for high‑performance semiconductor solutions. You will bridge customer needs with scalable system architectures and guide cross‑functional teams through the full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product management, R&D, and customers to shape roadmaps, manage risks, and deliver secure, reliable, and future‑proof designs that advance NXP’s leadership in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years architecting and engineering complex solutions in semiconductors or high-tech industries.
• Expert-level proficiency in system architecture, SoC design, verification methodologies, and IP integration.
• Knowledge of hardware/software co-design, cloud-enabled workflows, and advanced process technologies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

System architecture

SoC design

IP integration

Cloud workflows

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

UVM

RTL design

Simulation

Emulation

Cloud orchestration

Job description

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a visionary technical leader to drive architecture for high‑performance semiconductor solutions. You will bridge customer needs with scalable system architectures and guide cross‑functional teams through the full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product management, R&D, and customers to shape roadmaps, manage risks, and deliver secure, reliable, and future‑proof designs that advance NXP’s leadership in the industry.