Principal Engineer Firmware

Infineon•San Jose, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Engineer Firmware 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or comparable field—with a strong software focus
5 to 8 years of professional experience in software, robotics, simulation, embedded systems, applications engineering, system integration, or related customer-facing technical roles—or 3 years of relevant experience with Master’s, or about 2 years with a PhD, in comparable domains
Solid Python and C++ for bring-up tools, integration code, or performance-sensitive components
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux or comparable edge environments, drivers, protocols, and basic hardware debug (scopes, logic analyzers, or equivalent collaboration with HW peers)
Familiarity with real-time and performance-aware design: latency, timing, bandwidth, and system-level trade-offs
Understanding of sensors and actuators in motion and robotics contexts; comfort with motor control and power concepts at the system level
Exposure to robotics middleware (for example ROS2) or industrial field buses where customers use them
Ability to work within MBSE-oriented customer programs: requirements and traceability, interface and architecture views, and related artifacts that drive integration and acceptance planning
Strong customer communication: structured updates, honest status, and calm escalation when risks emerge
Experience working in cross-functional and international teams; fluent professional English
Willingness to travel to support customers (frequency depends on projects and policy)

Nice To Haves

Hands-on use of SysML, MBSE repositories, or architecture modeling tools (commercial or open) in hardware–software or systems programs
Familiarity with robotics simulation tools such as Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, or Omniverse when customers use them alongside hardware bring-up
Background in functional safety, EMC, or thermal constraints as they affect edge deployments.
Prior semiconductor or tier-one automotive/industrial applications exposure

Responsibilities

Provide on-site and remote support for integration and bring-up at customer and partner locations: hands-on debug, measurement, and structured issue reproduction
Tune end-to-end performance with measurable goals—for example latency, through put, jitter, and deterministic behavior where the application requires it
Work with sensor, actuator, and bridge connectivity patterns(including Ethernet and comparable industrial interfaces) to close gaps between datasheets, reference designs, and customer reality
Study hardware and software protocol documentation; produce implementation proposals, risk notes, and migration paths customers can adopt
Integrate Infineon smart actuators and sensors into customer reference platforms, validating assumptions with experiments and concise technical write-ups
Partner with teams responsible for edge AI compute stacks so that data paths, drivers, and APIs match what autonomy and perception software expect
Where customers use robotics simulation or digital twins for validation, help align real hardware behavior with simulated assumptions(hand-offs to simulation-focused peers as needed)
Develop or adapt Python and C++ utilities for bring-up, data capture, regression checks, and customer demonstrations
Deliver technical presentations, demos, and focused training so customers can sustain what you help them build
Collaborate globally with experts and central functions; communicate requirements, gaps, and competitive observations clearly
Track technology trends in Physical AI, humanoid and industrial robotics, motor control, power electronics, and communications that affect customer architectures