Principal System Application Engineer

Infineon Technologies AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in San Jose, CA seeks a Principal System Application Engineer on the Marketing team to translate customer needs into cutting-edge designs and build strong partnerships. You will lead pre-sales technical support, drive system-level demos and PoCs, and create technical marketing content for Consumer Wearables.

The role requires 10+ years in MPU/MCU and Wi‑Fi/BLE, plus experience with mixed-signal systems, and a proven track record in customer-facing roles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in MPU/MCU and Wi‑Fi/BLE domains.
• Strong knowledge in mixed-signal and analog systems.
• Ability to develop innovative system-level solutions to complex problems.
• Proven track record in customer-facing roles and distilling complex info.
• Excellent collaboration across cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi protocols.
• Master's/Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive pre-sales technical support at the application level to accelerate design-in activities.
• Own the Application Marketing technical feedback loop from the field back into the organization, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed.
• Collaborate to define and develop innovative system-level demos, reference designs, PoCs, MVPs for Infineon products.
• Develop and deliver technical marketing content for Consumer Wearables solutions related to product launches and campaigns.
• Track industry technical trends, developments, and competitor activities.
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally to Infineon sites, customers, partners, and events.

Skills

MPU/MCU & Wi‑Fi/BLE

Mixed-signal knowledge

Creative problem-solving

Customer-facing

Wireless protocols

Education

EE/CS degree

Tools

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Bridging needs with innovation - where customer challenges become our next big idea. As a Principal System Application Engineer on our Marketing team, you'll work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building longlasting partnerships that thrive on success. Are you in?

Your role Key responsibilities in your new role

• Provide inclusive pre-sales technical support at the application level to accelerate design-in activities
• Own the Application Marketing technical feedback loop from the field back into the organization, ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed with up-to-date information on customer developments, strengths and weaknesses of our offering
• Collaborate with the System Architect and across the organization as necessary to define and develop innovative system-level demos, reference designs, PoCs, MVPs that optimize for Infineon product content
• Develop and deliver technical marketing content for Consumer Wearables solutions related to product launches, trade shows, and regional team training or digital marketing campaigns
• Track industry technical trends and developments, including emerging technologies and competitor activities, to stay ahead of the market
• Occasionally travel (domestically and internationally) to Infineon global sites, customer and partner locations and relevant industry events and trade sh

Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• 10+ years of experience in the MPU/MCU and Wi-Fi/BLE technical domains, preferably focused on Consumer or IoT applications
• Significant knowledge in mixed-signal and analog systems is highly desirable
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems, with a focus on system approach
• Proven track record in customer-facing roles and the ability to distill complex system-level information into functional block-level requirements
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders
• Familiarity with wireless protocols and standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is a plus
• Master's/Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent) preferred

Additional information

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents. In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion. Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates. This position requires access to documentation that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8USC 1324b(a)(3).

Salary pay information: Location Indicative salary range

San Jose, United States Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate: US$184,880 – US$ 254,210 In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

Austin, United States Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate: US$158,240–US$ 217,580 In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

#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. Are you in? 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 encourageyou 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 & Inclusionat Infineon.

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