Silicon Design IP Licensing Specialist

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 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 include:

• Supporting IP sourcing activities, including third-party IP evaluation, benchmarking, and supplier assessment

• Contributing to technical aspects of supplier engagements, including requirements definition and technical negotiations

• Supporting Procurement in commercial negotiations through technical input, cost modeling, and analysis

• Coordinating supplier interactions, tracking progress, and supporting escalation management

• Assisting with financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities

• Supporting compliance with licensing agreements and internal governance processes

This 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.

• 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

• Basic knowledge of cost modeling, financial analysis, or budgeting

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work across technical and non-technical domains

• Structured problem-solving and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

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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.