Staff Digital Design Engineer

Infineon; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in San Jose is seeking a Staff Digital Design Engineer to join our Research & Development team, blending creativity with advanced engineering to shape the future of automotive and electronics. You will execute hands-on digital IP and SoC design, refine micro-architecture, implement RTL, and ensure release readiness across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Verification, Architecture, Physical Design, and System teams, including integrating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years hands-on semiconductor digital IP design and RTL development.
• Strong SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL coding and digital design fundamentals.
• Experience with front-end flows (lint, CDC, synthesis) and verification.

Responsibilities

• Execute digital IP and SoC design including RTL implementation and release readiness.
• Develop synthesizable SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL for reusable IP blocks.
• Translate roadmap requirements into RTL deliverables and milestones.
• Drive design quality through lint, CDC, RDC, synthesis, and sign-off.
• Debug issues across block, integration, and system levels with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

SystemVerilog RTL

Digital IP design

RTL development

Ethernet PHYs

Scripting (Python/Tcl/Perl)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Lint

CDC

Synthesis

ATPG readiness

Job description

As a Staff Digital Design Engineer 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.

Key responsibilities

• Execute hands‑on digital IP and SoC&nbsp design, including micro‑architecture refinement , RTL&nbsp implementation, design documentation, integration support, and release readiness
• Develop high‑quality, synthesizable RTL in SystemVerilog /Verilog for reusable, configurable, integration‑ready IP blocks
• Translate IP and SoC roadmap requirements into design plans, RTL deliverables, milestones, risks, and closure actions
• Drive design quality closure through lint, CDC , RDC , synthesis, DFT&nbsp checks, ATPG&nbsp readiness, and related sign‑off activities
• Debug and resolve design issues at block, integration, and system levels, working closely with Verification, Architecture, Physical Design, and System teams
• Support development and integration of Automotive Base‑T1 Ethernet&nbsp PHYs
• Use automated, configurable, generator‑based RTL flows to improve reuse, scalability, consistency, and productivity
• Contribute to IP architecture and design trade‑off discussions

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in semiconductor digital IP design and RTL development
• Solid SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL coding skills and a strong grasp of digital design fundamentals (FSMs , clock domain crossing, timing)
• Experience with micro‑architecture definition, design documentation, integration support, and RTL release execution
• Working knowledge of front‑end design flows (lint, CDC, synthesis)
• Experience with verification and debug activities, including analyzing simulation failures and working with verification teams
• Understanding of the chip development process
• Knowledge of Ethernet protocols or experience with networking IC development is preferred
• Scripting experience (Python, Tcl, Perl) or exposure to generator‑based RTL flows
• Familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262 functional safety)

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.

Salary pay information: In line with local legal requirements, indicative salary ranges are disclosed for selected locations where applicable.

Location Indicative salary range San Jose, CA, United States Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate: US$133,800 – US$184,000 In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

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. 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. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.