Software Architect

About the role

NXP is looking for a Software Architect to lead the architecture and design of high-performance solutions supporting its advanced technologies and products. The role sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and customer-centric innovation, working with product management, R&D and customer-facing teams to turn customer requirements into scalable, modular architectures. Locations available: San Diego and San Jose, California, or Austin, Texas.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of innovative, high-performance solutions for NXP's advanced technologies and products.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D and customer-facing teams to define and refine solution requirements and roadmaps.
• Translate complex customer requirements into scalable, modular system architectures and actionable engineering plans.
• Guide and mentor cross-functional engineering teams through the full solution lifecycle, from concept through deployment and support.
• Drive technical due diligence and feasibility studies for new technology initiatives and strategic customer engagements.
• Present solution architectures to executive stakeholders, customers and partners, articulating technical value and business impact.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring solutions meet quality, reliability and security standards.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to inform NXP's technology strategy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related track.
• 10+ years of experience architecting and engineering complex solutions in semiconductor, EDA or related high-tech industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication skills with executive stakeholders, engineering teams and customers.

Required skills

• Expert-level proficiency in system architecture, SoC design, verification methodologies and IP integration.
• Hardware/software co-design, cloud-enabled workflows and advanced process technologies.
• Tools such as Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, UVM, RTL design, simulation, emulation and cloud orchestration.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, security and data analytics in electronic design automation is a plus.