NXP is seeking a visionary executive to lead Product Management and Systems Engineering for its Automotive Processors division. This high-impact role involves defining the future of NXP’s automotive processing portfolio, including hardware and software. The leader will manage a global team responsible for product definition, systems architecture, and roadmap strategy, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market dynamics. The position requires deep technical knowledge, business acumen, and strong customer engagement skills to drive innovation in next-generation vehicle architectures, autonomy, and electrification.

Must Have

• Own end-to-end definition of automotive processor products (MPU/SoC), including hardware, software, and system-level features.
• Translate market trends, customer feedback, and competitive insights into a cohesive product roadmap.
• Lead and grow a high-performing global team of product managers and systems engineers.
• Act as a senior technical and strategic interface with global OEMs, Tier 1s, and ecosystem partners.
• Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and executive leadership for successful product execution.
• Champion a systems-level approach to product development for seamless hardware and software integration.
• Identify and drive key innovations for leadership in next-generation vehicle architectures, autonomy, and electrification.
• Senior-level experience (15 years) in product management, systems engineering, or technical strategy within automotive and semiconductor industries.
• Proven track record of defining and launching complex MPU/SOC products in the automotive domain.
• Strong understanding of automotive architectures, embedded systems, and software stacks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and drive alignment.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to influence technical and executive audiences.
• Experience engaging directly with OEMs and Tier 1s to shape product direction and secure design wins.
• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Good to Have

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Online and offline learning opportunities for career development
• Commitment to sustainability
• Inclusive work environment
• Programs focused on diversity, inclusion and equality

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused executive to lead Product Management and Systems Engineering for our Automotive Processors division. This role is central to defining the future of NXP’s automotive processing portfolio, encompassing both hardware and software. The successful candidate will lead a global team responsible for product definition, systems architecture, and roadmap strategy, ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs and market dynamics.

This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a unique blend of technical depth, business acumen, and customer engagement expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Definition Leadership: Own the end-to-end definition of automotive processor products (MPU/SoC), including hardware, software, and system-level features. Ensure alignment with business goals, technical feasibility, and customer requirements.
• Roadmap Strategy: Translate market trends, customer feedback, and competitive insights into a cohesive product roadmap that spans silicon, software, and systems.
• Global Team Leadership: Lead and grow a high-performing global team of product managers and systems engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Customer Engagement: Act as a senior technical and strategic interface with global OEMs, Tier 1s, and ecosystem partners. Drive deep understanding of customer use cases and pain points.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and executive leadership to ensure successful product execution and market adoption.
• Systems Thinking: Champion a systems-level approach to product development, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software to deliver differentiated automotive solutions.
• Innovation & Differentiation: Identify and drive key innovations that position NXP as a leader in next-generation vehicle architectures, autonomy, and electrification.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience (15 years) in product management, systems engineering, or technical strategy within the automotive and semiconductor industries.
• Proven track record of defining and launching complex MPU/SOC products in the automotive domain.
• Strong understanding of automotive architectures, embedded systems, and software stacks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience engaging directly with OEMs and Tier 1s to shape product direction and secure design wins.
• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) preferred.

Location:

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

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.

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