R-10059621 Head of Product Management & Systems Engineering – Automotive Processors

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused executive to lead Product Management and Systems Engineering for our Automotive Processors division. This role is central to defining the future of NXP’s automotive processing portfolio, encompassing both hardware and software. The successful candidate will lead a global team responsible for product definition, systems architecture, and roadmap strategy, ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs and market dynamics.

This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a unique blend of technical depth, business acumen, and customer engagement expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Definition Leadership: Own the end-to-end definition of automotive processor products (MPU/SoC), including hardware, software, and system-level features. Ensure alignment with business goals, technical feasibility, and customer requirements.
• Roadmap Strategy: Translate market trends, customer feedback, and competitive insights into a cohesive product roadmap that spans silicon, software, and systems.
• Global Team Leadership: Lead and grow a high-performing global team of product managers and systems engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Customer Engagement: Act as a senior technical and strategic interface with global OEMs, Tier 1s, and ecosystem partners. Drive deep understanding of customer use cases and pain points.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and executive leadership to ensure successful product execution and market adoption.
• Systems Thinking: Champion a systems-level approach to product development, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software to deliver differentiated automotive solutions.
• Innovation & Differentiation: Identify and drive key innovations that position NXP as a leader in next-generation vehicle architectures, autonomy, and electrification.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience (15 years) in product management, systems engineering, or technical strategy within the automotive and semiconductor industries.
• Proven track record of defining and launching complex MPU/SOC products in the automotive domain.
• Strong understanding of automotive architectures, embedded systems, and software stacks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience engaging directly with OEMs and Tier 1s to shape product direction and secure design wins.
• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) preferred.

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.

Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $259,000 to $288,000 annually

Location:

• This position is located in Austin, TX. San Jose, CA may be considered as an alternate. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in office and 2 days work from home each week. This role is NOT open to 100% remote.