IP & EDA Purchasing Manager

• Manage end-to-end IP procurement: vendor identification, RFQ, technical evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, license compliance. 
• Negotiate EDA site licenses with Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens EDA, and ANSYS; optimize seat allocation and total cost of ownership. 
• Source and evaluate semiconductor IP: Arm CPU licenses, AMBA interconnect, PLL/ADC, CAN-FD; and for FV938 Camera SoC: MIPI CSI-2/DSI IP, ISP IP, H.264/H.265 video encoder IP, image signal processor macros. 
• Maintain IP registry: license entitlements, version dependencies, royalty schedules, tapeout rights, and EOL dates. 
• Collaborate with SoC Architecture on make-vs-buy decisions; translate architectural requirements into procurement specs. 
• Monitor IP market landscape; identify new protocol IP relevant to Fvision roadmap (PCIe Gen4/5, DDR5, USB4). 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. 
• 5+ years in semiconductor IP licensing, EDA procurement, or technical purchasing. 
• Solid understanding of IP types: hard IP, soft IP, configurable IP, and licensing models (royalty, flat-fee). 
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements with global technology vendors. 
• Working familiarity with EDA tool suites: Synopsys (DC, VCS, ICC2), Cadence (Genus, Innovus, Xcelium), Siemens Calibre. 
• Good English and Vietnamese communication skills. 

Nice to Have 

• Direct experience with Arm architecture licenses (ALA, ATL) or Arm Flexible Access agreements. 
• Open-source IP licensing (Apache 2.0, CERN OHL) and compliance for commercial SoC use. 

Successful candidates will be part of a friendly, motivated and committed talent teams with various benefits and attractive offers:

• Competitive compensation package, aligned with capabilities and performance.
• 100% salary during the probation period.
• Comprehensive benefits and welfare package (FPT Care, annual company trips, team building activities, annual health check-ups) in line with a large-scale corporation.
• Opportunities to expand your professional network with leading semiconductor partners in Korea.
• Exposure to a diverse ecosystem across the semiconductor value chain, including PMIC, IP Solutions, Engineering Services, ATE & Packaging, Camera & Drone, and IoT Devices.
• Access to professional training and development programs within FPT Corporation.
• Working hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.