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NXP Semiconductors · 1 month ago

Head of Product Management & Systems Engineering – Automotive Processors

Austin (Oakhill, Office)

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a visionary and execution-focused executive to lead Product Management and Systems Engineering for their Automotive Processors division. This high-impact leadership role involves defining the future of NXP's automotive processing portfolio and leading a global team to ensure alignment with customer needs and market dynamics.

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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

Qualification

Product ManagementSystems EngineeringAutomotive ProcessorsTechnical StrategyEmbedded SystemsCustomer EngagementInnovationTechnical DegreeCommunication SkillsLeadershipCross-functional Collaboration

Required

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