Senior IP Licensing Manager (Technical Program Management)

Job Summary

Join a small, highly collaborative team at the center of NXP’s semiconductor R&D organization. The team is responsible for sourcing, licensing, and managing third-party IP used in advanced SoCs across automotive, connectivity, and edge processing markets. You will work at the intersection of engineering, product strategy, and business decision-making, enabling the integration of external technologies into NXP products that power modern vehicles, connected devices, and industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting IP sourcing activities, including third-party IP evaluation, benchmarking, and supplier assessment
• Contributing to technical aspects of supplier engagements, including requirements definition and technical negotiations
• Serving as a technical resource for Procurement in commercial negotiations through technical input, cost modeling, and analysis
• Collaborating with suppliers to coordinate interactions, track progress, and support escalation management
• Aiding in financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities
• Supporting compliance with licensing agreements and internal governance processes

Job Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in semiconductor development (design, verification, systems, or related areas in SoC)
• Preferred qualifications: Exposure to third-party IP development, evaluation, or integration in SoC programs, experience working with external suppliers or partners, familiarity with basic contract or licensing concepts, basic knowledge of cost modeling, financial analysis, or budgeting

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work across technical and non-technical domains
• Structured problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment