Software Architect

NXP Semiconductors

Software Architect leading design and architecture of innovative semiconductor solutions at NXP. Collaborating with teams to translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans and scalable architectures.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeAustin • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the architecture and design of innovative, high-performance solutions supporting NXP’s advanced technologies and products
Collaborating with product management, R&D, and customer-facing teams to define and refine solution requirements and roadmaps
Translating complex customer requirements into scalable, modular system architectures and actionable engineering plans
Guiding and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams through the full solution lifecycle—from concept through deployment and support
Driving technical due diligence and feasibility studies for new technology initiatives and strategic customer engagements
Presenting solution architectures to executive stakeholders, customers, and partners, articulating technical value and business impact
Identifying and mitigating architectural risks, ensuring solutions meet stringent quality, reliability, and security standards
Staying abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform NXP’s technology strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related track
Extensive experience (10+ years) architecting and engineering complex solutions in semiconductor, EDA, or related high-tech industries
Expert-level proficiency in system architecture, SoC design, verification methodologies, and IP integration
Strong knowledge of hardware/software co-design, cloud-enabled workflows, and advanced process technologies
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale, cross-functional projects
Proficiency in industry-standard tools and platforms (e.g., Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, UVM, RTL design, simulation, emulation, cloud orchestration)
Familiarity with AI/ML, security, and data analytics as applied to electronic design automation is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Learning opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

system architectureSoC designverification methodologiesIP integrationhardware/software co-designcloud-enabled workflowsadvanced process technologiestechnical due diligencefeasibility studiessolution lifecycle management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingrisk identificationproject managementstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingadaptability