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Join the thinkers, builders, and problemsolvers behind tomorrow’s technology. As a Staff Digital Design Engineer 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

Execute hands-on digital IP and SoC design, including micro-architecture refinement , RTL implementation, design documentation, integration support, and release readiness

Develop high-quality, synthesizable RTL in SystemVerilog /Verilog for reusable, configurable, integration-ready IP blocks

Translate IP and SoC roadmap requirements into design plans, RTL deliverables, milestones, risks, and closure actions

Drive design quality closure through lint, CDC , RDC , synthesis, DFT checks, ATPG readiness, and related sign-off activities

Debug and resolve design issues at block, integration, and system levels, working closely with Verification, Architecture, Physical Design, and System teams

Support development and integration of Automotive Base-T1 Ethernet PHYs

Use automated, configurable, generator-based RTL flows to improve reuse, scalability, consistency, and productivity

Contribute to IP architecture and design trade-off discussions

Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor digital IP design and RTL development

Solid SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL coding skills and a strong grasp of digital design fundamentals ( FSMs , clock domain crossing, timing)

Experience with micro-architecture definition, design documentation, integration support, and RTL release execution

Working knowledge of front-end design flows (lint, CDC, synthesis)

Experience with verification and debug activities, including analyzing simulation failures and working with verification teams

Understanding of the chip development process

Knowledge of Ethernet protocols or experience with networking IC development is preferred

Scripting experience ( Python, Tcl, Perl ) or exposure to generator-based RTL flows

Familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262 functional safety )

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.

Salary pay information:

In line with local legal requirements, indicative salary ranges are disclosed for selected locations where applicable.

Location

Indicative salary range

San Jose, CA, United States

Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate:

US$133,800 – US$184,000

In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

#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?

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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.

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