[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NXP Semiconductors jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NXP Semiconductors · San Jose # Senior Hardware Program Manager San Jose Full-time Manager or lead $186,200 to $256,100 annually Listed on NXP Semiconductors’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NXP Semiconductors’s careers site →](https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/San-Jose-Holger-Way/Senior-Hardware-Program-Manager_R-10066680) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NXP Semiconductors](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/) / Senior Hardware Program Manager ## Job description ### Position Overview The position has end to end Systems program management responsibility for 13.56Mhz based Wireless charging solutions. This covers responsibility from definition of customer requirements, execution and design-in of final system on customers products. ### Job Description Responsible to interact with lead customers and funnel customer requirements to large multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Work closely with the lead customer to architect and manage device requirements and certification for system solutions with NFC, wireless power transfer and security. Engage the global R&D team to achieve on time delivery with world class levels of quality. Responsible for partnering with the customer’s and internal organization’s R&D, Product Management, and Product Engineer/Test/Manufacturing teams to define schedules and resourcing for key deliverables. Anticipate and overcome issues to positively impact key financial metrics including gross margin and EBITDA. Drive delivery of new products from concept and definition phases, through execution of hardware and software solutions to final production ramp at customer Candidates for this role should possess extensive experience and understanding of the semiconductor industry and the key competitive differentiators for our products including manufacturability, price, power, die size and system performance. Track customer issues on a weekly basis to successful closure with relevant cross functional engineering teams. Provide technical support to customers during all phases of product life cycle Act as the key interface to the customer. Able to engage with customer’s engineers and management Ensure requirements, change requests and problem reports are analyzed, feedback provided, features planned for and delivered as promised. Drive program execution across the organization. Set priorities as required. Create and share objective data-based reports for customer and internal stakeholders. ### Qualifications and Experience Education: A bachelor’s degree is expected. A master’s is preferred. Typical candidates would have specialized in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering Experience: A successful candidate will have 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with a track record of successful wireless charging solution launches. This person will have spent good portion of this time as Program Manager for complex projects, interacting with customers and product management. This person will have subject matter expertise in the application, technology, development life-cycle and overall product planning of embedded wireless RF systems. ### Requirements Good understanding of 13.56MHz NFC systems, wireless power transfer technology standards such as ISO14443, NFC Forum WLC specification, Qi, etc. - Strong analytical skills Business fluency in English Project management / business development / direct customer management Experienced Manager with proactive and solution oriented approach - Excellent communication and leadership skills - Strong social competence and ability to work across and integrate multi-cultural / multi-geographical teams ### Core Competencies Program Manage Complex, Fast-Paced Development Projects This person will be a technically gifted program manager. The right person will know how to listen to customer’s needs throughout the process in order to deliver the highest quality product. We seek someone who has the ability to lead with a sense of urgency. Effective Leadership in a Matrixed Organization This role utilizes engineering talent in a matrixed organization. The right person knows how to effectively manage this type of group in order to deliver a quality product. Additionally, this person can collaborate with diverse groups in the company to leverage NXP’s status as a leader in NFC based wireless charging solutions. Results-Driven Team Player We are looking for someone with a passion and commitment to make NXP the trusted resource to our customers. The right candidate doesn’t shirk from risks or challenges, is tenacious and can capably navigate through any organizational, operational and strategic. 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: $186,200 to $256,100 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. #LI-6692 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: San Jose - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $186,200 to $256,100 annually[Apply on NXP Semiconductors’s careers site →](https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/San-Jose-Holger-Way/Senior-Hardware-Program-Manager_R-10066680) ## More jobs at NXP Semiconductors ### [IC Development Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/7a9558c1ae686026ee41/) San Jose ### [Analog Mixed Signal Circuit Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/d782c658cd1d032cc07c/) San Jose ### [Field Application Engineer - Microcontrollers](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/2496c58d5228a9d178b6/) San Jose ### [Field Application Engineer – Robotics Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/156de41fc3dff997b78c/) San Jose ### [Head of Program & Portfolio Management – SerDes Networking Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/3eb4934fddea31dedf6b/) San Jose ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Technical Program Manager II, Hardware Readiness](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/9aff6302a360e180ae34/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Hardware Security Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/89dde073a03b89c8caf0/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Sr. Hardware Technical Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/dd15e065f977f5f9ee91/) Microsoft · United States, Oregon, Hillsboro, Washington, Redmond, Texas, Austin, California, Mountain View, North Carolina, Raleigh ### [Sr. Technical Program Manager - Storage, AWS Hardware Engineering, Hardware Engineering Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/ba71b89058555492ce09/) Amazon · US, CO, Denver ### [Sr. Technical Program Manager - AI/ML Hardware, Annapurna Labs - Server & Rack Delivery - Trainium Hardware](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/5bd972903fe2bb551d0e/) Amazon · US, TX, Austin OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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