Lead Principal System Architect Engineer - ADAS/AD Compute (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; Padova; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Padova, Italy seeks a Lead Principal System Architect Engineer for ADAS/AD Compute to define system architecture, ensure safety, power efficiency, and security at the platform level.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive reference designs for next‑generation vehicles, and coordinate with Product Engineering and Marketing to translate customer needs into differentiated solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Informatics or equivalent field
• At least 10 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Proven experience as a System Architect in the ADAS/AD Compute domain
• Proven experience managing cross-divisional teams including technical experts and product marketing
• Fluent English skills

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture of advanced ADAS and autonomous driving systems at system level
• Lead cross-functional technical initiatives and drive development of reference designs
• Position semiconductor products to address safety, power, and security gaps
• Translate customer pain-points into differentiated system solutions
• Manage a cross-divisional system competence team across multiple Business Lines

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

System architecture

ADAS/AD Compute

Stakeholder management

Intercultural awareness

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or Informatics or equivalent

Job description

WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Bridging needs with innovation - where customer challenges become our next big idea.

As a Lead Principal System Architect Engineer for ADAS/AD Compute in our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team, you work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform their products into cutting-edge designs, all while building long lasting partnerships that thrive on success. Are you in?

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role Join a highly collaborative team where you will define the architecture of advanced ADAS and autonomous driving systems, ensuring safety, power efficiency, and security at the system level. You will lead cross-functional technical initiatives, influence future automotive solutions, and drive the development of innovative reference designs for next-generation vehicles.

Drive the system-level architecture for ADAS/AD compute applications by understanding the capabilities and roadmaps of high-performance ADAS SoCs and strategically position semiconductor products - including microcontrollers, power management ICs, gate drivers, sensors, to address safety, power, and security gaps that application SoCs alone cannot fulfill Demonstrate deep understanding of the complex multi-rail power supply architectures required to power high-performance ADAS and Cockpit SoCs, to address SoC-specific power sequencing requirements, voltage accuracy, transient response, power integrity, thermal management, and functional safety requirements (ASIL-B/D) for power supply monitoring and supervision Lead technical discussions and convert findings into clear application strategies and bluebook readouts for ADAS/AD compute applications Collaborate closely with internal business line stakeholders, including Product Engineering, Product Marketing, to understand customer’s pain-points and shape future ADAS/AD domain solutions Develop technical concepts by capturing global requirements, including system cost, and support innovation and G2M concepts to provide differentiated system reference designs Manage a cross-divisional system competence team of engineers and marketing people to derive specific product requirements across all Business Lines at ATV.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed You combine strong leadership, analytical thinking, and intercultural awareness to bring together global teams and drive complex initiatives forward. You are confident working with technical and business stakeholders, translating diverse requirements into clear strategies and product solutions. A degree in Electronic Engineering, Informatics or equivalent field of studies At least 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, including proven experience as a System Architect, preferably within the ADAS/AD Compute domain Proven experience in managing cross-divisional teams including technical experts, product marketing and technical marketing experts and to form a winning team to drive the whole application area Strong interpersonal and technical skills to build, organize, and lead high-performing global cross-functional teams Proven analytical skills with the ability to evaluate different options and to derive product requirements Fluent English skills. Subject to meeting all job requirements, belonging to protected categories under Law 68/99 will be considered a preferential requirement.

Salary pay information

Location: Padova, Italy. Indicative salary range: €83.440 - €114.730. The stated salary comprises annual base pay and target variable compensation. The starting salary is determined using objective, gender neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, and role scope; prior compensation is not requested or considered.

• Employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package, which may include further compensation and benefit elements depending on local regulations and company policies.

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.