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Silicon Design IP Licensing Specialist

NXP Semiconductors · Austin (Oakhill, Office) · On-site

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About the role

As an IP Licensing Specialist , 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • 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
More about this role

Join a 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.

As an IP Licensing Specialist , 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 leverage internal and external AI tools to rapidly assess and compare silicon IPs from different suppliers.

You will be expected to contribute based on your existing technical experience while...

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