Principal Engineer Microcontroller IP Infrastructure Concepts (f/m/div)

Job title:

Principal Engineer Microcontroller IP Infrastructure Concepts (f/m/div)

Company

Infineon

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to lead the development of innovative Microcontroller IP Infrastructure Concepts, driving the creation of cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of embedded systems and IoT solutions.” Take the opportunity to become part of our team in Villach or Munich.In your new role you will:

• Lead architecture development of clocking concepts for complexmicrocontroller IPs, ensuring alignment with customer needs, safetystandards, and industry trends.
• Define the functional and performance characteristics balancingtrade-offs between power, performance, area, and safety.
• Oversee the development of scalable, reusable IP architectures to support long-term product roadmaps in the automotive domain.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including design, verification, validation, and software teams.
• Drive functional safety compliance (ISO 26262) by defining andimplementing robust safety mechanisms and processes.
• Perform advanced feasibility studies, simulations, and conceptevaluations to de-risk development challenges.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, fostering technical excellenceand knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with customers,partners, and industry forums, influencing industry standards and product direction.
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies in automotive microcontroller design, introducing innovative approaches to maintain acompetitive edge.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, orequivalent field
• 10+ years of experience in system architecture, concept engineering,or microcontroller design, with extensive experience in the automotive domain
• Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures, including memory hierarchies, clock and power domains, interfaces, and peripherals
• Proven expertise in functional safety concepts (ISO 26262) and their integration into system design
• Strong leadership skills with experience driving large, cross-functional projects and mentoring teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a track record of innovative solutions in system-level design
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent English skills with German as a plus

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group I (https://www.feei.at/leistungen/informations-service/mindestlohne-und-gehalter). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.
Payment Scale: GG13
Posting Date: 30.07.2025Contact:
Martin Gabernig ,#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
Are you in?– Automotive (ATV) shapes the future of mobility with microelectronics enabling clean, safe, and smart cars –Our semiconductors are essential for supporting the automotive megatrends: electromobility, automated driving, connectivity, and advanced security. They link the real and the digital world, driving the ever-advancing pace of automotive digitalization. Infineon ATV is the number one semiconductor partner in the fast-changing automotive world, based on our system knowledge and our passion for innovation and quality.for more information about working at ATV with interesting employee and management insights and an overview with more #ATVDreamJobsAt Infineon in Villach you shape the technologies of tomorrow and work in an international environment with more than 4700 colleagues from over 70 nations. Your personal contribution will be valued and appreciated as the cornerstones of our success. And all that in beautiful surroundings which guarantee a high quality of life.The City of Villach is located in the center of Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost province, in close proximity to the Italian and Slovenian border. Living in Austria has many social, health-care-related and economic perks. The country’s social and health care system is among the best in the world and for decades numerous international surveys have singled out Austria as a particularly safe and wealthy country with a high quality of life. Villach itself benefits from its status as a “small town”, offering everyday living at affordable prices in an outstanding setting.Find out what you like most about Villach and join us:We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.
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Location

Villach, Kärnten

Job date

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:16:06 GMT

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