Senior Application Engineer for Automotive Microcontroller – Rapid Response (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; Padova; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Padova, Italy, is seeking an Application Engineer to join our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team. You will work with customers to translate their needs into cutting-edge automotive microcontroller designs and build lasting partnerships.

You will partner with customers through development, solve complex embedded challenges in C, perform proofs-of-concept, and train Field Application Engineers. Travel up to 5–10 trips per year may be required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Software Engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years in automotive Tier1/OEM environments with embedded systems development, integration and debugging.
• Strong hands-on embedded C development and low-level debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical partner for key customers across development lifecycles.
• Solve complex embedded challenges and drive proofs-of-concept with customers.
• Assist in early project phases and at decisive milestones, including escalations.
• Work hands-on remotely and on-site to debug issues and optimize performance.
• Share application know-how and train Field Application Engineers and customers.

Skills

Communication

Ownership

Problem solving

Education

Electronic Engineering / Computer Science degree

Embedded Software Engineering background

Job description

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Bridging needs with innovation – where customer challenges become our next big idea.

As an Application Engineer in our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team, you work hand in hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building long-lasting partnerships that thrive on success.

Are you in?

Key responsibilities in your new role

• You will be the trusted technical partner for selected worldwide key customers, supporting them throughout the development lifecycle and helping them succeed with Infineon’s latest automotive microcontroller solutions.
• Working closely with customers and internal experts, you will solve complex technical challenges, drive proof‑of‑concepts, and share your expertise through technical guidance and training.
• Support customers in early project phases, at decisive project milestones, and during escalations to help them achieve their development goals with Infineon’s latest automotive microcontrollers.
• Work hands‑on with customers remotely and on‑site to debug complex technical issues, remove performance bottlenecks, and drive technical proof‑of‑concepts.
• Use your application know‑how and knowledge in embedded systems to prove why our application solution is technically superior in real customer use cases.
• Build and maintain a strong internal Infineon network to quickly connect customer questions with the right experts in Application Engineering, R&D, product, and system teams.
• Create clarity in ambiguous technical situations by asking the right questions, structuring findings, and driving the next steps together with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Share knowledge within the distributed Application Engineering team and contribute to a supportive team culture based on curiosity, ownership, and mutual help.
• Train and enable Field Application Engineers and customers in your area of technical expertise.

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• You are a confident communicator who builds strong relationships with customers, Field Application Engineers, and internal technical stakeholders worldwide.
• With a curious mindset and the confidence to take ownership in situations where not all answers are available upfront, you leverage your internal network, engage the right experts, and drive technical challenges to successful outcomes.
• A degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Software Engineering, or a similar field of study.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive Tier1 or OEM environments and understanding of complex embedded systems development, integration, and debugging in customer projects.
• Strong hands‑on experience in embedded software development in C, ideally on both application and low‑level side.
• Solid expertise in low‑level debugging under pressure, including topics such as boot, startup, multicore, peripherals, and performance.
• Previous experience with Infineon AURIX microcontrollers or RISC‑V is a strong plus.

Flexibility: travel internationally on short‑notice – up to 5–10 trips per year, ranging from one day to up to two weeks during critical project phases.

Fluency in English.

Please note that: Subject to meeting all job requirements, belonging to protected categories under Law68/69 will be considered a preferential requirement.

Salary pay information: Location Indicative salary range

Padova, Italy €38320 - €52690

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.

About Infineon

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.