Software Architect

Job Title

Software Architect

Role Summary

Lead the architecture and design of system-level solutions for advanced semiconductor products and customer applications. Collaborate with product management, R&D, and customer-facing teams to translate requirements into scalable, modular architectures and engineering plans.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams, present architectures to stakeholders, and drive technical decisions that improve product quality and customer outcomes.

Experience Level

Senior — requires extensive experience; posting specifies 10+ years architecting and engineering complex solutions in semiconductor, EDA, or related high-tech industries.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include technical leadership, solution architecture, and cross-team collaboration:

• Lead architecture and design of high-performance solutions supporting advanced technologies and products.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D, and customer teams to define solution requirements and roadmaps.
• Translate complex customer requirements into scalable, modular system architectures and engineering plans.
• Guide and mentor cross-functional engineering teams through concept, development, deployment, and support.
• Perform technical due diligence and feasibility studies for new technologies and strategic engagements.
• Present solution architectures to executives, customers, and partners, articulating technical value and business impact.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks; ensure solutions meet quality, reliability, and security requirements.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform technical strategy.

Requirements

Core technical and leadership requirements. Education requirements are summarized separately below.

Must-have:

• 10+ years of experience in system architecture and engineering for semiconductor, EDA, or related high-tech domains.
• Expertise in system architecture, SoC design, verification methodologies, and IP integration.
• Strong knowledge of hardware/software co-design, cloud-enabled workflows, and advanced process technologies.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency with industry tools and platforms such as Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, UVM, RTL design, simulation, and emulation; familiarity with cloud orchestration.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with AI/ML, security, and data analytics as applied to electronic design automation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is specified. (No mention of required advanced degrees or certifications; equivalent experience not stated.)

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.