Principal SoC Architect (f/m/div)

Arbeitsagentur; Neubiberg; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Neubiberg is seeking a Principal SoC Architect to shape next-generation chips. You will define requirements, select IP blocks, and build architectural models for power-efficient systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with analog, digital, and software teams to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in SoC architecture, digital/mixed-signal design, and embedded microcontroller systems, plus a strong foundation in power conversion topologies

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong background in electronics and microelectronics principles.
• Experience with SoC architectures and verification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and specifications for SoC architectures balancing performance, efficiency, cost, and safety.
• Define IP blocks and integrate standard CPU, memory, and interfaces.
• Build and maintain architectural models and virtual prototypes.
• Develop digital power control and management algorithms using AI-driven design methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management.

Skills

SoC architecture

embedded microcontroller

digital/ mixed-signal design

digital power conversion

DSP & control theory

communication skills

initiative

team collaboration

AI-driven design

Education

Electrical Engineering / Microelectronics / Physics degree

Job description

What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks?

As a Principal SoC Architect on our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life.

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Define requirements and specifications for System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures while balancing performance, efficiency, cost, and safety requirements
• Define differentiating components (power control and management IP) and select and integrate standard IP blocks (CPU, memory, interfaces)
• Build and maintain architectural models and virtual prototypes
• Develop and implement digital power control and management algorithms using state-of-the-art AI-driven design methodologies
• Collaborate with internal and external experts (e.g., application, analog, digital, mixed-signal, and software teams) as well as management

Your Profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• A solid technical background based on a degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or a related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in SoC architecture and concept engineering, digital or mixed-signal design and verification, and embedded microcontroller systems
• Experience in digital power conversion topologies (e.g., PFC, FB, LLC), digital signal processing, and control theory
• Experience with digital power control algorithms and techniques
• A passion for technology and the willingness to take initiative
• Strong system-level thinking and analytical skills
• Openness to applying advanced methodologies (e.g., agentic AI) and learning about new applications
• Very good communication skills to collaborate with team members, experts, and management
• Fluent English skills; German language skills are a plus

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.

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.This means we emb diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant´s experience and skills.