Senior IP Licensing Manager (Technical Program Management)

Team Description

Join a small highly collaborative team at the center of NXPs 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.

Job Summary

As an IP Licensing Manager you will contribute to the sourcing and integration of third-party semiconductor IP (Intellectual Property) supporting activities from IP evaluation through supplier selection contracting and delivery into silicon.

You will work across technical and business domains collaborating with architects design engineers product teams legal procurement and finance to define requirements evaluate IP solutions and suppliers and support execution of licensing agreements.

You will be expected to contribute based on your existing technical experience while continuously expanding your knowledge across IP domains and technical areas (e.g. design integration validation and test) to enable more effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

• Supporting Procurement in commercial negotiations through technical input cost modeling and analysis

• Coordinating supplier interactions tracking progress and supporting escalation management

• Assisting with financial tracking forecasting and reporting activities

• Supporting compliance with licensing agreements and internal governance processes

This role requires strong coordination and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across teams and contribute to the successful delivery of external IP into SoC programs.

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 )

• Experience working on cross-functional projects in a technical environment

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

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