Application Engineer

GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc.; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GigaDevice in Munich seeks an Applications Engineer (AE) – Software, MCU to design and implement software for customer MCU applications and to provide technical guidance across sales, product and engineering teams. The role emphasizes real-time embedded software, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and close collaboration with R&D to drive innovation and ensure successful deployments.

English proficiency is mandatory; 1+ year of automotive embedded experience is preferred, with a strong technical

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, IT or Computer Science.
• 1+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of real-time systems, low-level software drivers, power electronics, motor drives, and battery systems.
• Familiarity with complex timer blocks and simulation tools.
• Experience with script development and hardware-in-the- Loop test platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software applications for customer requirements.
• Provide technical direction for microcontroller products, including electrification clusters.
• Data management and big data collection using Ethernet trace features.
• Train Field Application Engineers or customers in technical aspects.
• Collaborate with R&D, Validation, Verification and Production Test teams.
• Conduct development and feasibility studies on embedded software.
• Adapt, optimize, benchmark, and review MCU applications.
• Provide demos and technical support from product to system level.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Low-level drivers

Power electronics

Motor control

HIL testing

Script development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, IT or Computer Science

Tools

Simulation tools

Hardware-in-the-Loop

Job description

Job Title: Applications Engineer (AE) – Software, MCU

About GigaDevice

GigaDevice is a global leader in semiconductor technology, specializing in high-performance Flash memory, microcontrollers (MCUs), and advanced semiconductor solutions. With a strong presence worldwide, we are committed to innovation and providing best-in-class support to our customers.

Job Overview

The job description for an Application Engineer specializing in software and microcontroller applications typically includes the following responsibilities and qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in microcontroller technology and a passion for helping customers integrate our solutions into their designs. This role is based in Munich and requires close collaboration with sales, product, and engineering teams to ensure customer success. English language proficiency is mandatory.

Key responsibilities

• Design and Implementation: Create and implement software applications tailored to customer requirements.
• Technical Direction: Provide technical guidance for complex microcontroller products, including electrification clusters.
• Data Management: Implement solutions for big data collection using Ethernet trace features.
• Training and Support: Train Field Application Engineers or customers in technical expertise.
• Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Validation, Verification, and Production Test teams to drive innovation.
• Software Development: Conduct development and feasibility studies on embedded software applications.
• Adaptation and Optimization: Adapt, optimize, benchmark, and review microcontroller applications.
• Customer Support: Provide application kits, demos, and technical support from product to system level.
• Qualifications:A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• 1+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems.
• Knowledge of real-time systems, low-level software drivers, power electronics, motor drives, battery systems, digital and analog control systems.
• Familiarity with complex timer blocks and simulation tools.
• Experience with script development and hardware-in-the-loop test platforms.
• This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and implementation of software solutions for microcontroller applications