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# System Architect - Protocol Bridges

- **Company:** NXP
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $196,800.0 - $270,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Notes, Data Centers, Datasheets, Ethernet, Systems Architecture, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/San-Jose-Holger-Way/System-Architect---Protocol-Bridges_R-10066101

## About the Role

* 15+ years of work experience in new product definition and architecture specification
 * Solid knowledge of multiple interface specifications - USB2/eUSB2, I3C, I2C, UART, SPMI, SDIO, I2S, Real time Ethernet 100M/1G
 * Prior specification and development experience with protocol bridging, aggregator and interface expander solutions (MCU based or Hardware FSM based)
 * Working knowledge of Timestamping, Security/Encryption is beneficial
 * Experience with IEEE1722 and IEEE1588 based implementations in the past
 * Good understanding of mobile, data centers, robotics and embedded/IOT system architectures
 * Strategic thinking to collaborate with partners and OEMs to arrive at innovative proposals and new architectures
 * Active participation and contribution to standardization efforts
 * Prior experience of developing System-C function models is desired. Timing accurate modeling experience is a plus
 * Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams and can-do attitude, * * BSEE in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering, MSEE is desirable

## Description

* Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative protocol bridges, interface aggregator and connectivity hub solution roadmap
 * Translate customer requirements to product specifications 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 products
 * 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 Product Marketing and Customer account teams - provide technical expertise, assist with customer engagements, and support marketing campaigns


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