Technical Director

nxp· US63 NXP USA Inc.
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📍 San Jose (Holger Way)Full time💰 USD 226K–311K
Full timeUS63 NXP USA Inc.

About this role

NXPs Wireless Connectivity's Modem Systems team is a highly visible team involved in the design and simulation of
transceiver DSP architecture, verification, silicon bring-up, RF modeling and support for production/customer
issues related to PHY layer performance and implementation of next generation Wi-Fi and narrowband chip-sets.
Responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to:
1) Draw concepts from wireless communication theory to devise and construct suitable experiments to test performance and identify system deficiencies with respect to physical layer metrics like packet error rate, interference rejection etc
2) Evaluate results, identify root-cause deficiencies, and develop improvements to design wherever applicable
3) Develop automation tools and/or software using C/C++ or similar programming language to automate performance evaluation and data extraction and analysis
4) Support the evaluation and debug effort as silicon is characterized via various cycles of quality assurance all the way through production
5) Conduct PHY layer algorithm design and bit-true verification with the digital design team

6) Actively participate wireless standards such as IEEE 802.11 or BT-SIG.

Minimum requirement of this position:
● M.S.E.E. working in wireless communications industry
● Understand the fundamentals of Signal Processing and Digital Communications
● Fluent in MATLAB and C/C++
● Strong analytical and problem solving skills
● Familiar with MIMO and OFDM technologies
● Desirable to be familiar with IEEE WLAN 802.11 standards.
● Desirable to have scripting and automation skills
● Should be able to work in Unix/Linux environment

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:

$225,800 to $310,500 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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The listed salary for this Technical Director position at nxp is USD 226K–311K. This is an Full time role.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Technical Director role in the US63 NXP USA Inc. department at nxp.
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This Technical Director position at nxp was posted on Aug 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Technical Director
nxp · 💰 USD 226K–311K
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