Infineon Technologies

Principle Engineer Applications

Infineon Technologies$157K — $216K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, preferably in automotive.
  • Expertise in Automotive Ethernet technologies (e.g., 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1).
  • Strong understanding of Ethernet PHYs, switches, and network protocols (TCP/IP, AVB/TSN).
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers).
  • Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead technical advisor for OEM and Tier-1 customers.
  • Drive design-in and design-win activities for Automotive Ethernet products.
  • Provide system-level guidance on in-vehicle networking architectures.
  • Support customer bring-up, debugging, and optimization.
  • Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Assist customers in schematic design reviews and layout recommendations.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, product marketing, and quality teams.

Benefits

  • Support for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Collaborative and cross-functional work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technologies.
Full Job Description
Your Role
Key responsibilities in your new role

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, preferably in automotiv
  • Proven expertise in Automotive Ethernet technologies and Automotive Sensor/Display bridge. (e.g., 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, 10BASE-T1S, MultiGig)
Strong understanding of:

  • Ethernet PHYs and switches
  • Network protocols: TCP/IP, AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, DoIP
  • Signal integrity and high-speed design principles
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, protocol analyzers)
  • Experience working directly with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills


Your Profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

  • Customer Engagement & Technical Leadership:
    Serve as the lead technical advisor for assigned OEM and Tier-1customers
    Drive design-in and design-win activities for Automotive Ethernet PHYs, switches, and associated products
    Provide system-level guidance on in-vehicle networking architectures(zonal, domain, backbone)
    Support customer bring-up, debugging, and optimization in hardware and software domains
    Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions
  • Product & Application Support:
    Assist customers in schematic design reviews, layout recommendations, and signal integrity considerations
    Support compliance with automotive standards (OPEN Alliance, IEEE 802.3,100/1000BASE-T1, 10BASE-T1S, MultiGig Ethernet, Asymmetrical MultiGig Ethernet, etc.)
    Troubleshoot complex integration issues across hardware, firmware, and network layers
    Develop and deliver application notes, design guides, and reference implementations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    Act as the voice of the customer within the company to influence product roadmap and features Collaborate closely with R&D, product marketing, and quality teams
    Provide detailed feedback on silicon performance, specifications, and customer requirements
    Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations
  • Business Impact Contribute to revenue growth through successful design wins and customer retention
    Support account teams in pre-sales technical strategy and positioning
    Identify new opportunities in emerging automotive architectures (ADAS, autonomous, SDV)

About Infineon Technologies

Infineon Technologies AG is a German semiconductor manufacturer that produces a wide range of products including microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and sensors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany. Infineon Technologies has a global presence with operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company's mission is to make life easier, safer, and greener with technology.
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53,599 employees
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Founded
1999
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