System Architect USB Power
NXP Semiconductors · San Jose, CA
mid
software engineering
Hardware Engineer
ic
· Posted May 5, 2026
$196,800 – $270,600
USD per year
Skills
About this role
NXP Semiconductors is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Testing, Automation. Compensation is listed at $196,800–$270,600 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
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Job description
from NXP Semiconductors careersSystem Architect (USB Power)
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative USB Power products and Solutions roadmap
- Translate customer requirements to roadmap products with compelling value proposition and competitive advantages. Actively engage with customers to gain deep understanding of their system and product requirements
- Conduct Competitive Technical Analysis and Benchmarking
- Collaborate with Cross functional team - Design & Test Engineers, Applications Engineers, Marketing to develop and launch new products on time
- Prepare technical documentation – product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of their USB Power Delivery (PD) solutions.
- Oversee the development of application reference circuits and demonstration boards
- Provide technical guidance and support for complex customer issues to secure design-ins
- Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers
- Collaborate with Marketing and Customer account teams, providing technical expertise, assisting with customer engagements, and supporting marketing campaigns
Job qualifications:
- 15+ years of solid experience in roadmap generation, product specification, feature trade-off analysis, market survey early customer engagements and system engineering activities
- Strong knowledge in USB Power delivery specifications, USB Type-C, battery charging specifications, Wireless charging technologies, power management architectures
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