Principal System Application Engineer - ADAS/AD Compute (f/m/div)

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life.  Turning customer whispers into industry-shaking solutions…ready to amplify the future?  As a Principal System Application Engineer for ADAS/AD Compute in our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team, you work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building long lasting partnerships that thrive on success.  Are you in? Your role Key responsibilities in your new role Join a highly collaborative team where you will design and validate advanced power supply solutions for next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving platforms. You will collaborate with system architects, technical marketing, and product engineers to develop safe, reliable, and high-performance system solutions that power the vehicles of tomorrow. Design and develop automotive-grade power supply solutions for high-performance ADAS/AD SoCs, selecting and optimizing across multi-phase buck, buck-boost, PMIC and LDO/POL topologies to meet demanding efficiency, transient, thermal and EMC targets  Ensure all power supply designs meet stringent automotive standards including AEC-Q100 component selection and implementing ISO 26262(ASIL-B/D) safety concept for power monitoring, diagnostics, etc Act as the technical interface between the ADAS/AD system architect, technical marketing and product engineers in order to translate complex SoC power specifications into robust, production-ready hardware designs - run Spice and MATLAB simulations, execute prototype bring-up, and perform bench characterization (efficiency, thermals, load-step response, ripple/noise) plus fault-injection to prove robustness and reliability against requirements Collaborate with internal stakeholders from business lines across ATV to ensure optimal system-level solutions using Infineon products, including microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and sensor ICs in combination with SoC Serves as the single point of contact for deep technical discussions incl. technical training and workshops Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed  You are a hands-on technical expert with strong communication skills, able to bridge the gap between engineers, system architects, and business stakeholders. You enjoy leading technical discussions, building trusted partnerships, and turning complex requirements into practical solutions. A degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering , or a related field, with a strong focus on analog/mixed-signal circuit design , power conversion theory , and PCB physics At least 10 years of hands-on experience in PCB design and layout using industry-standard design tools, including Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro, ideally in the automotive industry Deep understanding of schematics and electronics components , with the ability to optimize for signal integrity, power efficiency and electromagnetic compatibility Proven experience in  power electronics (high current, high-density PCB design) in the 500W+ range - with pre-layout simulation experience Strong experience with microcontroller-based designs and interfacing with sensors , power switches , gate drivers and  communication buses incl. functional safety and automotive design standards Practical experience with signal analysis tools , such as oscilloscopes  for design validation and debugging Fluency in English Please send us your CV in English. Please note that: Subject to meeting all job requirements, belonging to protected categories under Law 68/99 will be considered a preferential requirement Salary pay information: Location Indicative salary range Padova, Italy €63.360 - €87.120 The stated salary comprises annual base pay and target variable compensation. The starting salary is determined using objective, gender neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, and role scope; prior compensation is not requested or considered. Employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package, which may include further compensation and benefit elements depending on local regulations and company policies. #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. 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? 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. Regan Lottering, LinkedIn