Senior Staff Engineer Automation & Digitalization for IP Development (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies; München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Munich, Germany, seeks a Senior Staff Engineer focused on Automation and Digitalization for IP Development within our R&D team. You will shape automation architecture and lead end-to-end implementations for IC design environments.

The role requires strong Python scripting, Verilog knowledge, SPICE-based characterization, and agile leadership. Join a global leader driving decarbonization and digitalization in semiconductor solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive the automation and digitalization strategy for I/O library development.
• Own and prioritize the technical backlog in an Agile setup, ensuring alignment with release and business objectives.
• Define and evolve the automation architecture for scalable, robust, and maintainable solutions.
• Analyze cross-functional requirements and translate them into technical concepts and implementation plans.
• Evaluate solution options and drive end-to-end implementation, including interface coordination.
• Develop high-quality software tools for I/O library development and verification using modern programming and scripting languages.
• Integrate new tools and methodologies into complex IC design system environments.
• Ensure high standards of software quality (testing, CI/CD, documentation, maintainability).
• Support release readiness through structured planning and risk assessment.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities across own and adjacent domains.

Skills

Agile

Leadership potential

System-level thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

Verilog

SPICE

Liberty format

EDA tools

Job description

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

As a Senior Staff Engineer Automation & Digitalization for IP Development 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.

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Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Drive the automation and digitalization strategy for I/O library development
• Own and prioritize the technical backlog in an Agile setup, ensuring alignment with release and business objectives
• Define and evolve the automation architecture for scalable, robust, and maintainable solutions
• Analyze cross-functional requirements and translate them into technical concepts and implementation plans
• Evaluate solution options and drive end-to-end implementation, including interface coordination
• Develop high-quality software tools for I/O library development and verification using modern programming and scripting languages
• Integrate new tools and methodologies into complex IC design system environments
• Ensure high standards of software quality (testing, CI/CD, documentation, maintainability)
• Support release readiness through structured planning and risk assessment
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities across own and adjacent domains

Payment Scale: ERA EG12

Posting Date: 04.03.2026

Your profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor design automation, Analog design support, characterization, or CAD environments
• Programming expertise in Python; Knowledge in Perl, Tcl, shell scripting
• Solid understanding of semiconductor technology and analog circuit development
• Experience with SPICE simulators and characterization environments
• Working knowledge of Liberty format and basic Verilog syntax
• Experience with EDA vendor tools and integration into IC design flows
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Strong analytical and system-level thinking capabilities
• Ability to balance strategic roadmap thinking with hands-on technical execution
• Strong communication and coordination skills across interdisciplinary teams
• Leadership potential and readiness to grow into a technical lead role

#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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