Senior IP Licensing Manager (Technical Program Management)

Team DescriptionJoin 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.Job SummaryAs 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 IncludeSupporting IP sourcing activities, including third-party IP evaluation, benchmarking, and supplier assessmentContributing to technical aspects of supplier engagements, including requirements definition and technical negotiationsSupporting Procurement in commercial negotiations through technical input, cost modeling, and analysisCoordinating supplier interactions, tracking progress, and supporting escalation managementAssisting with financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting activitiesSupporting compliance with licensing agreements and internal governance processesThis 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 QualificationsMinimum qualificationsB.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field5+ years of experience in semiconductor development (design, verification, systems, or related areas in SoC )Experience working on cross-functional projects in a technical environmentPreferred QualificationsExposure to third-party IP development, evaluation, or integration in SoC programsExperience working with external suppliers or partnersFamiliarity with basic contract or licensing conceptsBasic knowledge of cost modeling, financial analysis, or budgetingKey competenciesStrong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work across technical and non-technical domainsStructured problem-solving and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environmentMore information about NXP in the United States...NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.