System Architecture Director - MPU& MCU at NXP Semiconductors

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microprocessor architecture, Microcontroller architecture, SoC architecture, System integration, Multi-core processing, Memory hierarchy, Security mechanisms, Secure boot, Cryptographic accelerators, Trusted execution environments, Performance optimization, Low-power design, Real-time processing, Linux, Zephyr, Free RTOS

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

As a System Architect you will be responsible for system/product architecture development for microprocessor & microcontroller portfolio. You will work across hardware and software engineering teams to design robust solutions that meet the demanding requirements of power-efficient heterogenous computing, media processing, and communication in industrial and automotive segments. This role requires a deep technical understanding of MPU and MCU System, SW & HW architecture, Applications/Solutions Engineering, and system integration. Responsibilities: Drive the definition and development of MPU & MCU system architecture, ensuring alignment with market trends and industry standards. Work with product marketing to understand customer requirements and use cases and translate them into detailed specification for Industrial IOT, Secure Connected EDGE Computing, and Automotive products. Define scalable and efficient computing architectures, including multi-core processing and memory hierarchy. Own key performance indicators for programs and drive optimization. Design and integrate security mechanisms, including secure boot, cryptographic accelerators, and trusted execution environments. Collaborate with software, hardware, and firmware teams to ensure seamless system-level integration of MCU components. Develop strategies to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and thermal management while maintaining reliability and scalability. Contribute to industry standards and drive innovation in MPU and MCU architectures. Define architectural guidelines, best practices, and documentation to guide product development teams. Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10 years or more relevant experience. Experience with use-case analysis and decomposition. Proven experience in microprocessor and microcontroller architecture, Software, SoC Architecture, and system-level integration. Strong understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architectures, including CPU cores, DSP, memory management, and peripheral integration. Experience with system performance optimization, low-power design, and real-time processing. Familiarity with Linux, Zephyr, Free RTOS, or any similar operating systems. Familiarity with high-speed interconnects (e.g., AXI), memory architectures, and bus protocols. Strong collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams, including silicon, software, firmware, and board design engineers. Strong multi-national collaboration capability. Experience in product development processes. More information about NXP in Greater China... #LI-d6f4 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.

Responsibilities

Drive the definition and development of MPU and MCU system architecture to meet industrial and automotive requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to ensure seamless system-level integration and performance optimization.