Senior Embedded Software Engineer (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; Padova; On-site; EUR 38,320 - 52,690; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Padova, Italy seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Research & Development to advance embedded software in structured R&D projects and prototyping ecosystems, contributing to innovation and collaborating with partner teams.

You will develop, test, and verify software for MCU platforms, work with Zephyr, FreeRTOS, ROS2 and simulation tools, and help establish software ecosystems for Arduino, ROS, and Zephyr; fluency in English is required, and German/Italian

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 2+ years' professional embedded software development experience.
• Hands-on in C, C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and verify embedded software for project-based work.
• Enable MCU portfolios for Arduino, ROS and Zephyr ecosystems.
• Develop and test libraries for actuators and sensors on Infineon hardware.
• Capture requirements and break into work packages.
• Represent Infineon at events and fairs.
• Supervise working students and interns.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Python

RTOS

Zephyr

ROS2

English required

German or Italian aPlus

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Robotics

Tools

Zephyr

FreeRTOS

ROS2

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Research & Development

In this role you will support embedded software development in structured R&D projects and in software ecosystems for prototyping, contributing to innovation projects, enabling software ecosystems for prototyping, and collaborating with partner teams while establishing an internal/external network.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and verify embedded software in the field of embedded system projects.
• Enable Infineon MCU portfolios for Arduino, ROS and Zephyr software ecosystems.
• Develop and test embedded software libraries mainly for actuators and sensors for Infineon MCU hardware platforms.
• Capture, analyze and understand requirements and break them down into structured work packages.
• Represent Infineon at events such as trade fairs and university fairs.
• Supervise working students and interns to develop leadership skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a comparable discipline.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in embedded software development, preferably in the semiconductor industry or in robotics, with hands‑on experience in C, C++ and Python.
• Experience with embedded Real‑Time Operating Systems such as Zephyr and FreeRTOS, and with embedded system development workflows and tools.
• Very good knowledge of MCU architecture/operation (interrupts, IPC etc.) and communication peripherals (Ethernet, CAN, UART, SPI etc.).
• Good knowledge of ROS2 and simulation tools (IsaacSim, MuJoCo) is a plus.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in German and Italian is a plus.

Application

Please send your CV in English.

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

Pay Information

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.