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 include: 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 This role requires strong coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across teams and contribute to the successful delivery of external IP into SoC programs.
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 Preferred qualifications 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 More information about NXP in the United States... 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. #LI-6692 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 for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.