Lead Principal Engineer SoC Architecture (f/m/div)

Lead Principal Engineer SoC Architecture (f/m/div)

At a glance

Driven by a passion for groundbreaking product development, you're eager to contribute to a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovation. You describe yourself as an ambitious team player who employs a systematic approach to straightforward problem-solving. Then join Infineon's Power and Sensor Systems (PSS) division in Austria, where innovation meets sustainability! As our new SoC Architect, you'll turn customer needs into innovative, high-performance SoC solutions driving the technologies of tomorrow. Chip in and apply now!

Quick info

Location: Villach

Entry level: 5+ years

Job ID: HRC1213542

Start: Jul 01, 2025

Type: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Job description

At Infineon, we're shaping the future of power electronics -- and we're looking for a passionate SoC Architect to join our team. In this pivotal role, you'll solve complex challenges and develop cutting-edge power semiconductor solutions.

Your new key responsibilities include:

• Challenging product requirements and transferring them into a cost-competitive System-on-Chip architecture
• Contributing to the definition of a common microcontroller architecture for our Power IC Products
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in Analog/Digital Design, Verification, Firmware Development, Validation, Test, and Project Management to deliver first-pass functional silicon
• Influencing roadmaps and helping to set technology targets for future SOCs
• Being the technical interface to Product Marketing, Technical Marketing and Customers

Profile

You're a collaborative, innovation-driven professional who values clear communication, structured problem-solving, and delivering impactful solutions.

You are a great fit for this role if you have:

• A Master's or bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree with specific knowledge of microelectronic devices and related digital circuit design
• 10+ years of experience in full-chip development cycle
• Mature experience in defining embedded CPU based architectures (i.e. ARM, RISC-V) are a key skill
• Solid knowledge in digital prototyping on FPGA's, FPGA synthesis and debugging
• Relevant experience in hardware description language (System Verilog or VHDL is a plus)
• Good experience with common hardware and software design tools
• Excellent communication skills within and across teams and at executive level
• Fluent English skills are mandatory, German is a plus

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group J. The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

About Us

#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.

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Melanie Happerger, MSc

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