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# Principal Engineer Digital Design

- **Company:** Infineon Technologies AG
- **Location:** Neubiberg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Monitoring of Systems, Performance Tuning, Static Timing Analysis, Systems Architecture, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), PIC Microcontroller, Safety Critical Systems, Physical Design
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/jobdetail/12874-1646844-1-S

## About the Role

A degree (Bachelor/Master) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field- 8+ years of experience in digital design, with a focus on automotive, safety-critical systems, and power management systems - Expertise in RTL coding using System Verilog, Verilog and VHDL - Expertise in low-power design techniques, implemented as multi-power-, multi-clock, and multi-reset domain design- Knowledge of synthesis, STA (static timing analysis), and power/performance / area trade-offs - Experience with debug tools and familiarity with simulation/emulation methodologies - Knowledge of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) and experience implementing safety mechanisms are a plus - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work alone or in a team on complex tasks - Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams - Proficiency in English as an advantage- Familiarity with infrastructure IPs of microcontrollers (power
control, on-chip system monitoring and alarming…) and system-level design requirements - Experience with DFT (Design for Testability)

## Description

As a Principal Engineer Digital Design on 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., Architectural and concept development, design, code in RTL, synthesize and integrate complex digital and mixed-signal blocks for automotive microcontroller IPs, with focus on system resources IPs like clocking and reset- Conducting analysis of digital blocks performance in corner cases - Own microarchitecture design, specification and maintenance - Perform static timing analysis, and power/area / performance optimization, collaborating closely with the physical design team - Work with verification teams to ensure block-level and system-level verification, addressing any issues identified - Ensure designs comply with ISO 26262 and other automotive safety standards, implementing safety mechanisms as required - Proactively identify and resolve technical risks and issues related to design, timing, or functionality - Drive the development of scalable, reusable IPs to meet platform and project needs - Lead a design team and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including
system architects, software engineers, and validation teams, to ensure seamless product integration