Staff Engineer Digital Concept

As a Senior Staff Engineer Digital Concept 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

Join us in shaping the next generation of intelligent motor control solutions. You will play a key role at the intersection of product definition and semiconductor development, transforming customer and application needs into innovative System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures. From defining system concepts and requirements to driving model-based development, AI-assisted engineering, and future robotics applications, you will help turn market demands into scalable, high-performance hardware and software solutions.

• Shape the architecture definition of the next generation of motor control System-on-Chip, ensuring scalability, robustness, and innovation from concept to silicon- Translate product-relevant application requirements into precise hardware and software specifications- Develop modular and scalable platform/family concepts in strong collaboration with the product definition team- Lead model-centric development approaches, owning the creation and maintenance of system-level models to validate architectural decisions early in the design cycle- Introduce and integrate AI-assisted methods and tools into the concept engineering workflow to accelerate architectural exploration, requirement analysis, and design space evaluation- Drive the adoption of robotics-aware system design, considering embedded motor control applications in next-generation robotic platforms as a key use case- Define and integrate of standard communication interfaces, including Ethernet, SPI, I²C, CAN, and LIN into SoC architectures- Partner closely with the technical marketing team, actively driving knowledge transfer to the SoC design team- Create and maintain technical documentation to provide Hardware and Safety/Cybersecurity Architecture descriptions, guaranteeing ISO 26262 compliance, 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. Are you in?

As a Senior Staff Engineer Digital Concept, you have a passion for innovation with a track record of contributing to patents, research publications, or technology roadmap initiatives. Furthermore, you have a well-structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with a strong sense of ownership. Furthermore, you are a team player with readiness to take on technical leadership responsibilities.

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field- At least 5 years of experience in Digital Design/SoC Design, specifically in digital SoC architecture, and some experience in concept engineering- Deep knowledge in digital hardware architecture, RTL design, and system-level integration- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment between concept, design, and application engineering- Hands-on experience with model-centric development methodologies (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SystemC, or equivalent modeling environments)- Working knowledge of AI tools and their application in concept work, including automated design space exploration, requirement traceability, and architecture validation- Knowledge in Chip Integration, packaging, and assembly, including crosstalk and interference awareness- Knowledge in safety analysis methods: FTA, DFA, FMEDA, HAZOP- Vehicle Cybersecurity ISO/SAE 21434. ISO 26262 certification and additional functional safety trainings is a plus- Familiarity with robotics system architectures and motor control applications in autonomous or collaborative robotic systems- Hands-on experience with Ethernet-based communication stacks and automotive communication interfaces (e.g., 100BASE-T1, AVB/TSN)- Fluency in English; German is a plus