Silicon IP Licensing & Strategy 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

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.