Silicon Design IP Licensing Specialist

About the role

NXP is hiring a Silicon Design IP Licensing Specialist in Austin, TX, within its semiconductor R&D organization. The team sources, licenses and manages third-party IP used in advanced SoCs across automotive, connectivity and edge processing markets. The specialist supports IP evaluation, supplier selection, contracting and delivery into silicon, working with architects, design engineers, product teams, legal, procurement and finance. The position is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) and not open to fully remote work.

Key responsibilities

• Support IP sourcing, including third-party IP evaluation, benchmarking and supplier assessment
• Contribute to technical aspects of supplier engagements, such as requirements definition and technical negotiations
• Support Procurement in commercial negotiations through technical input, cost modeling and analysis
• Coordinate supplier interactions, track progress and support escalation management
• Assist with financial tracking, forecasting and reporting
• Support compliance with licensing agreements and internal governance processes

Required profile

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor development (design, verification, systems or related areas in SoC)
• Experience on cross-functional projects in a technical environment
• Preferred: exposure to third-party IP development, evaluation or integration in SoC programs, and experience working with external suppliers or partners

Required skills

• Familiarity with basic contract or licensing concepts
• Basic knowledge of cost modeling, financial analysis or budgeting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work across technical and non-technical domains
• Structured problem-solving, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks