System Architect - Protocol Bridges

About the role

NXP is looking for a System Architect for its Protocol Bridges business unit, based in San Jose. The role defines the roadmap for protocol bridge, interface aggregator and connectivity hub solutions, translates customer needs into product specifications and works closely with customers, engineering and marketing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define the roadmap for protocol bridges, interface aggregators and connectivity hubs.
• Translate customer requirements into product specifications with a clear value proposition and competitive advantages.
• Engage actively with customers to understand their system and product needs, and conduct competitive technical analysis and benchmarking.
• Work with Design & Test Engineers, Applications Engineers and Marketing to develop and launch new products on time.
• Write technical documentation (product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes) and build product demos.
• Oversee application reference circuits and demonstration boards, and guide complex customer issues to secure design-ins.
• Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers.
• Support Product Marketing and customer account teams with technical expertise and campaign support.

Required profile

• 15+ years of experience in new product definition and architecture specification.
• BSEE in Electronics/Electrical Engineering; MSEE desirable.
• Strategic thinking to collaborate with partners and OEMs, and active contribution to standardization efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of interface specifications: USB2/eUSB2, I3C, I2C, UART, SPMI, SDIO, I2S, Real-time Ethernet 100M/1G.
• Prior experience with protocol bridging, aggregator and interface expander solutions (MCU-based or hardware FSM-based).
• Understanding of mobile, data center, robotics and embedded/IoT architectures.
• Knowledge of timestamping and security/encryption is beneficial; IEEE1722 and IEEE1588 experience is good; System-C function models and timing-accurate modeling are desired.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $196,800 to $270,600 per year (California).
• Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and paid leave.
• Competitive benefits, incentive compensation and/or equity for certain roles.