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Senior Director Functional Safety
About the role
Senior Director Functional Safety at NXP leads a global team of 40+ engineers focused on safety architecture, management, and IP development for new products. The role drives functional safety integration across microcontrollers, processors, and analog devices, ensuring compliance with automotive and industrial standards. Responsibilities include setting strategy, mentoring managers, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and championing customer support and enablement. The director shapes technology roadmaps, fosters collaboration with product lines, and explores AI‑driven improvements. Candidates must bring 10+ years of technical experience in safety, chip and system design, and proven leadership of dispersed teams. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and business acumen are essential, with a preference for AI and requirements‑management knowledge.
What you’ll do
- Lead and mentor a 40+ engineer team across multiple locations.
- Define and execute functional safety strategy and roadmap.
- Coordinate with product lines and external partners.
- Drive customer support and enablement initiatives.
What you’ll bring
- 10+ years technical experience in functional safety, chip and system design.
- Proven leadership of globally dispersed teams of 5+ managers.
- Knowledge of automotive/industrial safety standards.
Nice to have
- AI and requirements management knowledge.
- Systems engineering expertise.