Manager (f/m/d) Advanced Systems Engineering

Posted:
8/25/2026, 12:45:38 AM

Location(s):
North Brabant, Netherlands ⋅ Bavaria, Germany ⋅ Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$106k–$231k/yr

Role Summary

  • Drive advanced software engineering activities for next-generation automotive, AI, and software-defined vehicle technologies.
  • Lead the technical development of software concepts, prototypes, and innovative solutions within the System Incubator and Advanced Engineering organization.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, architecture, product innovation, and research teams to evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into future product opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design and development of advanced software solutions, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts.
  • Define software architectures and technical approaches for emerging technologies and system concepts.
  • Drive feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and innovation projects.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, architects, and technical experts on cross-functional R&D initiatives.
  • Support technology incubation and future product exploration activities.
  • Contribute to technology roadmaps and long-term engineering strategies.
  • Establish and promote software engineering best practices, methodologies, and development processes.
  • Deploy advanced AI based engineering methodologies and push the boundaries for efficiency and outcomes
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.
  • Engage with customers, partners, research institutions, and industry experts on strategic technology topics.
  • Support the creation of patents, publications, innovation proposals, and funded research activities.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Significant experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or technology development.
  • Strong expertise in software architecture, design, and development.
  • Experience with embedded software development and related technologies.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering methodologies and best practices.
  • Experience driving innovation, advanced engineering initiatives, or technical strategy.
  • Practical experience in deploying AI tooling in software development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of automotive software, SDV, AI, or systems engineering is an advantage.

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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NXP Semiconductors

Website: https://www.nxp.com/

Headquarter Location: Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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