Senior Engineer Systems (Automotive Ethernet Solution)

Infineon Technologies AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 106,900 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies America Corp. in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer Systems to advance automotive networking software for next‑generation vehicles.

You will design, develop, and validate embedded software in a cross‑functional team, with a focus on Ethernet, AUTOSAR, and safety processes across ASPICE/ISO26262. The role requires 3+ years in embedded software for automotive networking, strong C/C++ skills, and hands‑on experience with automotive Ethernet stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize automotive software solutions based on customer requirements (e.g., Ethernet drivers for switch, PHY, MAC, SerDes, PCS modules).
• Support customers with product development, design-in, system integration, validation, and certification testing.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for Automotive Ethernet products and solutions, including technical presentations, demonstrations, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Create technical collateral (application notes, reference designs, training materials) and conduct customer training.
• Stay updated on automotive Ethernet standards, protocols (SOME/IP, TCP/IP, UDP, gPTP/TSN/AVB, MKA/MACsec, 802.1CB/802.3DM/802.1DG), and industry trends (SDV, Zonal Architecture).

Skills

C/C++ for embedded

Python scripting

Automotive Ethernet (SOME/IP)

AUTOSAR

Linux/RTOS

ASPICE ISO26262

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/EE/Automotive Eng

Tools

Scope (oscilloscope)

Logic analyzer

Embedded development tools

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Build the future nobody’s dreamed of yet... are you ready to rethink the impossible? As a Senior Engineer Systems in our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life. Are you in?

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development or Application Engineering with strong focus on automotive networking.
• Hands-on experience with Automotive Ethernet projects is highly desired.

Core Skills & Knowledge

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems; Python for scripting and test automation.
• In-depth knowledge of Automotive Ethernet protocols and stacks(SOME/IP, TCP/IP, UDP, PTP/TSN/AVB, MKA/MACsec,802.1CB/802.3DM/802.1DG);
• Experience with AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive), Linux/RTOS, embedded development tools, and testing environments (e.g. Scope, Test center, logic analyzer...).
• Good understanding of automotive software processes (ASPICE, ISO26262 functional safety, cybersecurity).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with FW and API support and are comfortable with ARM based platforms.

Nice-to-Haves

• Customer-facing experience in semiconductor/IC companies.
• Experience with domain controllers, zonal architectures, or Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV).
• Linux driver development, team management, or additional languages kills

Your Profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• This role is common in automotive electronics, semiconductors, or Tier-1suppliers. It combines hardware knowledge (Ethernet PHY/Switch) with software expertise (drivers, protocol stacks, and system integration) to support customers implementing Automotive Ethernet (e.g., 100BASE-T1,1000BASE-T1, TSN/AVB) in next-generation vehicles.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for Automotive Ethernet products and solutions, including technical presentations, demonstrations, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and customize automotive software solutions based on customer requirements (e.g., Ethernet drivers for switch, PHY, MAC, SerDes, PCS modules).
• Support customers with product development, design-in, system integration, validation, and certification testing.
• Analyze and resolve customer technical issues; provide on-site debugging and support when needed.
• Collaborate with internal R&D, sales, marketing, and product teams to align on customer needs and drive business objectives.
• Create technical collateral (application notes, reference designs, training materials) and conduct customer training.
• Stay updated on automotive Ethernet standards, protocols (SOME/IP,TCP/IP, UDP, gPTP/TSN/AVB, MKA/MACsec, 802.1CB/802.3DM/802.1DG), and industry trends (SDV, Zonal Architecture).

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In the United States, it is required to disclose a salary range to applicants. The Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate in the United States is:

San Jose, CA - Minimum of $106,900 Salary per year/ Maximum of $147,000 Salary per year

In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

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