Staff Application Engineer

Infineon Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 213,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for incentive plan

Job summary

Infineon Technologies is seeking a Power System Control & Firmware Engineer in San Jose, CA. The role involves developing and optimizing system power solutions for AI data center applications, focusing on firmware design for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters.

Qualified candidates should have a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a bachelor’s with at least 8 years in digital control and firmware design. The position offers a competitive salary of $155,000 to $213,200 annually.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years experience or BS in EE with 8+ years experience.
• Strong knowledge of ARM processors or DSPs.
• Hands-on experience with firmware for AC/DC and DC/DC converters.

Responsibilities

• Develop system power solutions focusing on firmware design for power converters.
• Implement digital power control algorithms and real-time control firmware.
• Provide technical support to customers for firmware changes.

Skills

Digital control loop design

Firmware design for AC/DC and DC/DC converters

Communication skills

Proficient in C, C++, Assembly, Python

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering with minimum 6 years experience

BS in Electrical Engineering with minimum 8 years experience

Tools

ARM processors

DSPs

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a power system control & firmware engineer to develop and optimize system power solutions for AI Data center applications. The role involves working closely with system application engineers, field application engineers, and customers to design firmware for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters, support prototype board development, and provide technical support and training.

Responsibilities

• Work with power system application engineers to develop system power solutions focusing on digital control loops and firmware design for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters in AI data center and telecom applications.
• Develop digital power control algorithms and implement real‑time control firmware.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on system integration and validation tests of digital power system reference designs per customer specifications.
• Provide detailed technical support to customers to resolve system application problems requiring firmware changes.
• Generate test reports and application design guides/manufacturers for firmware used in power converters.
• Develop technical training documents and conduct training/seminars for field application engineers and customers.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with minimum 6 years experience, or BS in EE with minimum 8 years experience in digital control and firmware design of power converters.
• Strong knowledge of ARM processors or DSPs for various power applications.
• Proficient in C, C++, Assembly language, Python, etc.
• Hands‑on experience in firmware design for AC/DC power supply and DC/DC converters.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Well‑organized, self‑driven, can work effectively independently or in a team.

Location & Salary

San Jose, CA – Minimum $155,000 base salary per year / Maximum $213,200 base salary per year.
El Segundo, CA – Minimum $135,900 base salary per year / Maximum $186,000 base salary per year.
All employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon verification of legal right to work in the United States and completion of required background checks.