Silicon IP Licensing Lead (Hybrid — Austin)

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an IP Licensing Specialist to drive sourcing, evaluation, and delivery of third-party semiconductor IP for SoCs. You will collaborate with architects, design engineers, product teams, legal, procurement and finance to define requirements and evaluate IP solutions.

You will support licensing negotiations and leverage internal and external AI tools to compare silicon IPs from suppliers while expanding knowledge across IP domains such as design,

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.

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.

Education

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

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an IP Licensing Specialist to drive sourcing, evaluation, and delivery of third-party semiconductor IP for SoCs. You will collaborate with architects, design engineers, product teams, legal, procurement and finance to define requirements and evaluate IP solutions.

You will support licensing negotiations and leverage internal and external AI tools to compare silicon IPs from suppliers while expanding knowledge across IP domains such as design,