Staff Specialist Engineer Embedded Software and Firmware (f/m/div)

Staff Specialist Engineer Embedded Software and Firmware

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Join the thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers behind tomorrow’s technology.

As a Staff Specialist Engineer Embedded Software and 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.

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Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Take an active and collaborative role in the definition, design, and development of new software components for next-generation microcontrollers across the entire software development lifecycle
• Develop software in compliance with industry standards and quality requirements, including ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and related processes
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to define, review, and refine software requirements
• Ensure software solutions are aligned with and optimized for the target hardware platform and system architecture
• Contribute to software design reviews, requirement validation, and technical discussions to support robust and scalable implementations
• Drive continuous improvement of software development methodologies, processes, and best practices to enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field, with solid knowledge of semiconductor development
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within automotive or semiconductor environments
• Initial technical leadership experience, combined with strong problem-solving, coordination, and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently and drive effective solutions across teams
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and embedded processor technologies, including ARM and RISC-V
• Proficiency in low-level/bare-metal programming using C, scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL, and practical experience with AI-assisted software development and code review.
• Familiarity with hardware and verification languages, including at least one HDL (e.g., VHDL, Verilog) and one HVL (e.g., Specman e, SystemVerilog), as well as hands-on experience with simulation, debugging, and validation tools for embedded systems
• Good knowledge of automotive standards and processes such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE; fluent in English with strong communication and presentation skills, while German language skills are a plus

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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.

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