Senior Principal Engineer Software Concepts Power-Aware Automotive Computing (f/m/div)

Arbeitsagentur; Neubiberg; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Software Concepts Power-Aware Automotive Computing to shape the future of automotive software with energy-efficient platforms. You will lead architecture, co-design HW/SW, and mentor teams while collaborating with ecosystem partners and OEMs/Tier1s to drive power-aware solutions across AUTOSAR Classic, POSIX, and Open Source domains.

The role combines technical depth with strategic influence, guiding roadmaps and mentoring internal

Qualifications

• A technical degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or IT, preferably a PhD.
• 10+ years in automotive and embedded software, especially Open Source, AUTOSAR Classic and POSIX.
• Experience in Automotive applications where Power Saving matters.
• Proven leadership in your field of expertise.
• Deep understanding of Embedded Automotive Software (AUTOSAR Classic, POSIX).
• Experience with functional safety and security standards.
• Knowledge of CPU cores (ARM, ARC, RISC-V, Tricore) and Ethernet/ automotive protocols.
• Ability to leverage AI in architecture and related activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical trend scout for automotive microcontroller ecosystem and define top-level software architecture.
• Define features for Automotive Embedded Software and SW ecosystems around power modes and boot concepts.
• Drive HW/SW co-design for new MC platforms; advise applications and HW designers.
• Own definition and execution of proofs of concepts; lead benchmarking activities.
• Lead technical discussions with software ecosystem partners; participate in OEM/Tier1 meetings as needed.
• Mentor internal teams on Open-Source trends and guide roadmaps for technical marketing.

Skills

Embedded software

AUTOSAR Classic

POSIX

Open Source

Power saving

Software architecture

HW/SW co-design

Leadership

English communication

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life.

Join the thinkers, builders, and problem solvers behind tomorrow’s technology.

As a Senior Principal Engineer Software Concepts Power-Aware Automotive Computing, 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.

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Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Act as a technical trend scout for future automotive microcontroller ecosystem and define the top-level software architecture optimized for Infineon automotive microcontroller
• Be the key player for the definition of features for Automotive Embedded Software and the SW ecosystems around power modes, standby, related boot concepts and dynamic power scaling
• Drive hardware/software co-design for new microcontroller platforms and be a **competent discussion partner and advisor for application and engineers and HW designers* for your technical topics
• Take ownership for the *definition and execution of proof of concepts Lead* and conduct *technical benchmarking activities
• Lead **technical discussions with our software ecosystem partners & **participate on a need basis in technical customer meetings with OEMs & Tier1s
• Act as a **mentor for internal expert teams on current and future Open-Source market trends and tools and be a guide and adviser for roadmap planning for technical marketing activities

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• A degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Information Technology, preferably a PhD
• At least **10+ years of professional experience in the field of automotive and embedded software engineering, especially Open Source & Classic AUTOSAR & POSIX software
• Experience in some Automotive Applications where Power Saving is relevant
• Proven ability to take leadership in your field of expertise
• Deep technical understanding of Embedded Automotive Software, like AUTOSAR Classic and POSIX environment
• Experience and understanding of functional safety and new security standards
• Extensive knowledge of different CPU cores like ARM, ARC, RISC-V, Tricore, etc. and understanding of modern automotive communication protocols like ethernet will be an advantage
• Experience how to leverage G(AI) in architecture and other activities
• Good communication and collaboration skills in **English**

#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.

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