Principal Engineer PC Tool Development (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; Padova; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Padova, Italy seeks a hands-on leader to guide a distributed GUI development team. You will lead, mentor and contribute to complex GUI features built with Qt6 and C++, while coordinating agile development and release processes.

The role combines people leadership with technical implementation, requiring extensive experience in GUI development, cross-site collaboration, and stakeholder management within a fast-paced semiconductor solutions environment.

Qualifications

• : Hands-on with technical topics while leading and supporting your team.
• : Strong communication and collaborative mindset with stakeholder alignment.
• : 10+ years of GUI development experience with Qt6 and C++ (QML a plus).
• : Experience leading technical teams with performance reviews and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a distributed team, drive development activities and contribute to GUI solutions.
• Lead and develop a cross-site team with regular 1:1s, goal setting and performance reviews.
• Plan development activities, milestones, reporting and release coordination.
• Ensure high quality through performance optimization and bug fixing.
• Develop complex GUI components using Qt6, QML and C++ in an agile environment.
• Manage stakeholders, present roadmaps and provide support and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Qt6

C++

Agile methodologies

English fluency

Distributed team coordination

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

QML

Job description

Key responsibilities in your new role

• In this role, you will take on both team leadership and hands‑on technical responsibilities. You will coordinate a distributed team, drive development activities and contribute directly to the implementation and quality of complex GUI solutions.
• Lead and develop a distributed, cross‑site team, including regular 1:1 meetings, goal setting, performance reviews, team development and conflict management.
• Plan and coordinate development activities, including time planning, milestone tracking and management reporting, as well as coordinating build management and release processes.
• Ensure high technical quality through performance optimization, bug fixing and continuous attention to software quality.
• Develop complex GUI components and features using Qt6, QML and C++ while making use of agile development methods.
• Manage key stakeholders, including presenting the feature roadmap and providing support and training.

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• You enjoy being hands‑on with technical topics while also taking responsibility for leading and supporting your team. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you can lead and develop a team while remaining actively involved in technical implementation and working effectively with different stakeholders.
• A degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong ability to combine people management with hands‑on technical work, maintaining code quality while supporting team growth and collaboration.
• At least 10 years of experience in GUI development with Qt6 and C++ (QML is a plus), with the ability to implement complex features and actively contribute to the codebase.
• Proven experience in leading and developing technical teams, including performance reviews, mentoring, team development and conflict management, with an empathetic and collaborative approach.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, sprint planning, backlog management and continuous improvement.
• A strong product development mindset, with experience balancing technical excellence and business objectives, making technical decisions and supporting timely delivery.
• Fluency in English.

Salary pay information

Location: Padova, Italy €63.360 - €87.120. 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.

Please note that: Subject to meeting all job requirements, belonging to protected categories under Law68/99 will be considered a preferential requirement.

#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. 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.

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