Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer - USB-C/PD

Infineon Technologies AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in San Jose seeks a graduate engineering student or recent graduate to help develop and validate firmware for USB‑PD controller solutions. You will work on reference designs, perform interoperability tests, and author clear usage guides for Type‑C and USB‑PD applications.

The role emphasizes hands‑on embedded systems work with microcontrollers, lab debugging, and close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure robust hardware and firmware integration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience in embedded system design and microcontroller programming.
• Lab skills with oscilloscopes, analyzers, and bench instruments.
• Familiarity with USB, USB-PD, Type-C, I2C, SPI, UART and related protocol troubleshooting.
• Understanding of analog circuits, switching regulators, LDOs, DC-DC converters, and power distribution debugging is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize firmware for reference designs and USB-PD controller solutions.
• Validate firmware and hardware against customer requirements and specs.
• Perform interoperability testing on reference and customer designs for USB‑C and USB‑PD ecosystems.
• Write application notes and usage guides for Type‑C and USB‑PD applications.
• Use lab equipment to debug interfaces and power circuits during bring‑up.
• Record test results, log issues, and communicate findings to engineering teams.

Skills

Embedded systems

Microcontroller programming

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Infineon Technologies AG in San Jose seeks a graduate engineering student or recent graduate to help develop and validate firmware for USB‑PD controller solutions. You will work on reference designs, perform interoperability tests, and author clear usage guides for Type‑C and USB‑PD applications.

The role emphasizes hands‑on embedded systems work with microcontrollers, lab debugging, and close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure robust hardware and firmware integration.