Job Description

NXP Semiconductors enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation at the Intelligent Edge. As a global leader in secure connectivity and embedded processing, NXP delivers scalable hardware and software platforms powering automotive, industrial, IoT, robotics, and edge AI applications.

We combine deep system expertise with a strong distribution ecosystem to bring intelligent solutions to market at scale.

We are seeking a technical leader to head Mass Market Technical Support for the Americas within the CAS organization.

· Lead NXP FAEs supporting Mass Market customers and distribution partners

· Drive technical alignment and capability across distributor FAE teams

· Shape how we scale embedded solutions through our channel ecosystem

· Recruit, coach, and develop new college graduates as a foundational element of the Mass Market technical talent strategy

This is a high-impact leadership role with regional responsibility, ideal for a hands-on technical leader ready to expand scope and influence across both direct and partner-based technical models. A critical component of success will be building a sustainable talent pipeline through structured development of early-career engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Americas Mass Market Technical Execution

· Manage and develop NXP FAEs supporting Mass Market customers

· Establish clear technical priorities aligned to growth initiatives

· Ensure consistent positioning of NXP’s embedded, connectivity, and AI solutions

Enable and Influence Distribution Technical Ecosystem

· Partner with distribution technical leadership to align support strategy

· Drive scalable training, certification, and enablement programs

· Participate in joint business and technical reviews with key distributors

· Elevate distributor FAE capability in embedded processing and edge AI

Drive Growth Through Technical Engagement

· Support design-in strategies across microcontrollers, processors, connectivity, and system solutions

· Collaborate with Sales, Product Lines, Marketing, and Engineering to align technical execution

· Contribute to measurable improvements in design wins, funnel growth, and customer expansion

Build and Develop Talent

· Recruit, coach, and develop FAEs

· Establish structured onboarding and development paths for new college graduates

· Build a sustainable early-career technical pipeline

· Coach for technical depth, customer influence, and business acumen

· Foster a performance-driven, customer-first culture

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

· 7–10 years of experience in Field Applications, Product Engineering, or Technical Support roles

· Prior people leadership experience (formal or team lead capacity)

· Strong background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and system-level architecture

· Experience with AI-enabled embedded systems or edge computing architectures preferred

· Demonstrated experience working with semiconductor distribution and distributor technical support teams

· Experience developing early-career engineers or new college graduates preferred

· Solid understanding of business development and design-in cycles

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

· Willingness to travel up to 25%

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.
Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:

$166,200 to $228,500 annually

More information about NXP in the United States...

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.

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