Principal Engineer for Digital Design (f/m/div)

As a Principal Engineer for Digital Design, you will lead the architecture and implementation of complex digital and mixed-signal blocks for automotive microcontroller IPs, ensuring safety compliance and driving scalable, reusable IP development. Lead architectural and concept development, design, and RTL coding to synthesize and integrate complex digital and mixed-signal blocks for automotive microcontroller IPs Conduct comprehensive analysis of digital blocks performance across various corner cases Own microarchitecture design, specification, and maintenance Perform synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), and optimize power/area/performance trade-offs in close collaboration with the physical design team 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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including System Architects, Software Engineers, and Validation teams - to ensure seamless product integration With solid familiarity in microcontroller infrastructure IPs - including clocking, reset, power control, and on-chip monitoring and alarming - you bring a strong understanding of system-level design requirements. You are a skilled mentor with an approachable attitude, capable of working both independently and collaboratively to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality results. Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a 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, with knowledge of synthesis and static timing analysis (STA) Experience with debug tools, simulation/emulation methodologies, and power/performance/area trade-offs Knowledge of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) (mandatory), with experience implementing safety mechanisms as an advantage Experience with low-power design techniques, and DFT (Design for Test) Fluency in English (mandatory) We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon. Francisca Dias LinkedIn