NXP Semiconductors is hiring: Technical Director Systems Architecture - MPU Prod

Technical Director Systems Architecture - MPU Products Join us to apply for the Technical Director Systems Architecture - MPU Products role at NXP Semiconductors . Role Overview As a Systems Architecture Lead, you will be responsible for developing system/product architecture for MPU/Microprocessors products. You will collaborate across hardware, software, and application engineering teams to design scalable, robust solutions for demanding markets such as Industrial, IoT, and Automotive Edge. This role requires a deep understanding of MPU hardware and software architecture, solutions engineering, use case analysis, validation, optimization, and system integration. Key Responsibilities Define and develop MPU architecture aligned with market trends and industry standards. Work with product marketing and customers to translate requirements into detailed specifications. Design scalable computing architectures, including multi-core processing, vision processing, machine learning, and networking. Define WiFi and Bluetooth system architectures across product lines, including SOC or system-level integration. Ensure seamless system-level integration of MPU components through collaboration with hardware, firmware, software, and solutions teams. Develop strategies for performance, energy efficiency, thermal management, reliability, and scalability optimization. Manage key performance indicators and drive program optimization. Lead product cost optimization efforts in collaboration with marketing and engineering teams. Contribute to industry standards and drive innovation in MPU SOC architectures. Establish architectural guidelines, best practices, and documentation for product development. Perform benchmarking, analysis, and optimization of power and performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience. Experience with use-case analysis and decomposition. Proficiency with Linux, Zephyr, Free RTOS, or similar operating systems. Strong understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architectures, including CPU cores, DSP, memory management, and peripherals. Experience in system performance optimization, low-power design, SW/HW co-design, and real-time processing. Familiarity with high-speed interconnects, memory architectures, DDR, PCIe, and bus protocols. Excellent collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams including silicon, software, hardware, and validation engineers. Experience in product development processes. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Wi-Fi standards, protocols, and secure wireless communication. Experience with ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures. Background in media processing, vision, and imaging applications. Familiarity with system-level simulation tools, hardware/software co-design, and debugging techniques. Understanding of Machine Learning Hardware IPs, tools, and architectures. Knowledge of functional safety and security standards. More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Additional Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Electronics, Software Development Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing at NXP Semiconductors by 2x. Benefits and Perks Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity and paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Technical Director jobs in Austin, TX . #J-18808-Ljbffr