Staff Digital Concept Engineer Automotive Microcontroller Communication IPs (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG seeks a Staff Concept Engineer to define architectures and roadmaps for automotive IPs (CAN, CAN XL, SENT, HSSL, SD/MMC, I2C) ensuring robust hardware/software integration. You will align with customer needs, industry trends, and safety/cybersecurity standards while collaborating with global teams.

In this role you apply GenAI tools and modern engineering practices to accelerate innovation, produce clear technical docs, and drive next-generation product development

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a solid foundation in digital systems, embedded technologies, and semiconductor product development.
• Expert knowledge of multiple automotive communication interfaces (CAN, CAN XL, SENT, HSSL, SD/MMC, I2C/I3C) and system-level design.
• Experience with digital design concepts, RTL fundamentals, and development tools; familiar with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 requirements.
• Proven experience applying Generative AI (GenAI) tools and modern engineering methods to improve productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Drive concept development, innovation, and roadmap definition for CAN, CAN XL, SENT, HSSL, SD/MMC, and I2C IPs for future microcontroller products.
• Define scalable communication architectures translating requirements into robust hardware/software concepts.
• Analyze industry trends and third-party IP offerings to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Develop advanced concepts balancing performance, latency, power, quality, reliability, scalability, and cost.
• Ensure safety and cybersecurity by integrating ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 considerations from concept phase.
• Collaborate with system architects, design, verification, software, safety, and product teams across global locations.
• Create and maintain architecture specs, manuals, datasheets, and documentation using AI-assisted workflows.

Skills

Microcontroller/SoC architectures

Interaction of hardware/software

Digital design concepts

RTL fundamentals

GenAI tooling & modern engineering

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Job description

WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Do you want to be the driving spirit behind everything we do? As a Staff Concept Engineer on our Corporate Functions team become the heart of our organization by developing strategies, refining processes, and implementing initiatives that empower our business to thrive. Are you in?

Your role Key responsibilities in your new role

• Drive the concept development, innovation, and roadmap definition of CAN, CAN XL, SENT, HSSL, SD/MMC, and I2C communication IPs for future microcontroller products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market requirements, and long-term technology strategies
• Define scalable and future-proof communication architectures by translating customer, application, and product requirements into robust and implementable hardware and software concepts that support a wide range of automotive and industrial use cases
• Analyze industry standards, emerging market trends, competitor solutions, and third-party IP offerings to identify technology gaps , assess innovation opportunities , and influence future product and communication technology directions
• Develop advanced communication concepts that optimize and balance key system parameters, including performance, bandwidth, latency, power consumption, quality, reliability, scalability, and cost targets
• Ensure compliance with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) requirements by conducting technical risk assessments , defining mitigation strategies, and integrating safety and security considerations into communication architectures from the early concept phase
• Collaborate closely with system architects, design engineers, verification teams, software developers, safety experts, application engineers, and product managers across global locations to drive concept alignment, technical excellence, and successful product development
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve architecture specifications, user manuals, datasheets, and technical documentation while leveraging AI-assisted engineering methods, modern design tools, and digital workflows to enhance innovation, productivity, documentation quality, and knowledge sharing within the global Concepts and Design Engineering Community

Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field , combined with a solid foundation in digital systems, embedded technologies, and semiconductor product development
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in semiconductor architecture, IP development, SoC design, or microcontroller development , with a proven ability to contribute to complex product development projects
• Strong knowledge of microcontroller and SoC architectures , including system-level design principles, integration aspects, and the interaction between hardware and software components
• Expert-level knowledge of at least two communication protocols , such as CAN, CAN XL, SENT, HSSL, SD/MMC, I2C/I3C, or equivalent automotive communication interfaces , with the ability to evaluate, define, and develop communication solutions for advanced embedded systems
• Experience with digital design concepts, RTL fundamentals, and development tools , as well as knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) requirements applicable to automotive and safety-critical products
• Proven experience creating and maintaining architecture specifications, user manuals, datasheets, and technical documentation , ensuring high-quality deliverables that support product development, customer adoption, and long-term product maintenance
• Demonstrated experience applying Generative AI (GenAI) tools , modern engineering methodologies, and digital workflows to improve productivity and innovation, combined with strong communication, stakeholder management, and written and verbal English skills to effectively collaborate in a global environment

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? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.

Bruna Fernandes