Senior Applications Engineer

Infineon Technologies AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG is seeking an Application Engineer in San Jose, California to support customers in automotive Ethernet PHY systems. You will provide technical assistance, debug customer boards, and develop documentation.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in similar roles and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics. Strong programming skills in C and Python are essential. The role offers opportunities for travel and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Application Engineer or Systems Engineer.
• Strong understanding of SerDes protocols and interfaces.
• Hands-on debugging experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers during evaluations.
• Perform debugging of customer boards and evaluation kits.
• Train customers and develop application training sessions.

Skills

Technical support

Debugging

Issue management

Training delivery

Documentation development

Collaboration with teams

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Tools

C programming

Python programming

Job description

We are a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, driving decarbonization and digitalization. We enable green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, and smart secure IoT. We are looking for an Application Engineer to support our customers.

Your Role

• Support: Provide technical support to customers during the evaluation and development of systems related to automotive Ethernet PHYs.
• Debugging: Perform hands‑on bring‑up and debugging of customer boards and evaluation kits to replicate and resolve issues.
• Issue Management: Track, monitor, and follow up on customer technical issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Training: Prepare and deliver application training sessions and support trade show demonstrations.
• Documentation: Develop customer‑facing technical materials, including integration guides, application notes, API documentation, and training content.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 10%).
• Collaboration: Partner with cross‑functional teams, including product management, design engineering, and quality assurance, to align product capabilities with customer needs.

Your Profile

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience as an Application Engineer or Systems Engineer within automotive or Ethernet applications, including hands‑on debugging.
• Protocols: Strong understanding of SerDes protocols and interfaces such as XFI/10GBASE‑R, USXGMII, SGMII/RGMII, xxBASE‑T1, I2C, and MDC/MDIO.
• Programming: Proficiency in C and Python, with experience in scripting and software development.
• Design Review: Experience reviewing schematics and PCB layouts.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Ethernet PHYs (1000BASE‑T1 / Multi‑GigBASE‑T1) and bridge products.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, self‑driven, and team‑oriented mindset.

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. 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 legal right to work in the United States, satisfactory references, background check and drug test, and signing onboarding documents. In some instances, export control laws may require an export license pertaining to release of technology; this offer is contingent upon Infineon’s ability to satisfy these laws.

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