Silicon Design IP Licensing Specialist

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an IP Licensing Specialist to drive the sourcing, evaluation, and integration of third‑party IP for SoCs across automotive, connectivity, and edge processing markets.

You will collaborate with architects, design engineers, product teams, legal, procurement, and finance to define requirements, evaluate IP solutions, and support licensing agreements, leveraging internal tools and external AI resources to compare IP options.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor development (design, verification, systems, or related areas in SoC).
• Experience working on cross‑functional projects in a technical environment.
• Exposure to third‑party IP development, evaluation, or integration in SoC programs.
• Experience working with external suppliers or partners.
• Familiarity with basic contract or licensing concepts.
• Basic knowledge of cost modeling, financial analysis, or budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting IP sourcing activities: IP evaluation, benchmarking, supplier assessment.
• Contributing to technical aspects of supplier engagements: requirements definition and technical negotiations.
• Supporting Procurement in commercial negotiations through technical input, cost modeling, and analysis.
• Coordinating supplier interactions, tracking progress, and supporting escalation management.
• Assisting with financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Supporting compliance with licensing agreements and internal governance processes.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical negotiation

Cost modeling

IP evaluation

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location

Location: This position is located in Austin, TX. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days work from home each week. This position is NOT open to 100% remote.

Team Description

Join a highly collaborative team at the center of NXP’s semiconductor R&D organization. The team is responsible for sourcing, licensing, and managing third‑party IP used in advanced SoCs across automotive, connectivity, and edge processing markets. You will work at the intersection of engineering, product strategy, and business decision‑making, enabling the integration of external technologies into NXP products that power modern vehicles, connected devices, and industrial systems.

Job Summary

As an IP Licensing Specialist, you will contribute to the sourcing and integration of third‑party semiconductor IP (Intellectual Property), supporting activities from IP evaluation through supplier selection, contracting, and delivery into silicon. You will work across technical and business domains, collaborating with architects, design engineers, product teams, legal, procurement, and finance to define requirements, evaluate IP solutions and suppliers, and support execution of licensing agreements. You will leverage internal and external AI tools to rapidly assess and compare silicon IPs from different suppliers. You will be expected to contribute based on your existing technical experience while continuously expanding your knowledge across IP domains and technical areas (e.g. design, integration, validation and test) to enable more effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting IP sourcing activities, including third‑party IP evaluation, benchmarking, and supplier assessment
• Contributing to technical aspects of supplier engagements, including requirements definition and technical negotiations
• Supporting Procurement in commercial negotiations through technical input, cost modeling, and analysis
• Coordinating supplier interactions, tracking progress, and supporting escalation management
• Assisting with financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities
• Supporting compliance with licensing agreements and internal governance processes

Job Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor development (design, verification, systems, or related areas in SoC)
• Experience working on cross‑functional projects in a technical environment
• Exposure to third‑party IP development, evaluation, or integration in SoC programs
• Experience working with external suppliers or partners
• Familiarity with basic contract or licensing concepts
• Basic knowledge of cost modeling, financial analysis, or budgeting

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work across technical and non‑technical domains
• Structured problem‑solving and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About NXP

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com

Bright Minds. Bright Futures.

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment

At NXP, we recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year‑on‑year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

Thank you

Thank you for considering a career at NXP. Thank you for your understanding.