Automotive Firmware Staff Engineer RD (f/m/div)

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Overview

As a member of our Research & Development team, you will shape the future of automotive technology by developing embedded firmware for Ethernet switches, guiding projects from concept to production, and participating in cross‑functional collaboration.

Your Role

• Architect, design, and develop embedded firmware for automotive Ethernet switches with a focus on performance, stability, and maintainability.
• Interpret hardware specifications and design documents to translate requirements into robust, production‑ready code that meets Infineon’s high quality standards.
• Integrate customer use cases into firmware design, proactively identifying and resolving critical technical issues.
• Debug at the hardware and timing layer using industry‑leading tools (GDB, JTAG, Trace32, Lauterbach).
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to analyze customer challenges, prioritize solutions, and deliver seamless integration.
• Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and test plans to ensure adherence to safety standards such as ISO26262 and ASIL compliance.

Your Profile

We are looking for a seasoned engineer who thrives in tackling complex firmware challenges and is ready to drive innovation in embedded systems, real‑time operating environments, and automotive safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Expertise in C, C++, and shell scripting with a strong grasp of Linux‑based environments.
• Proven debugging skills at both the hardware layer and timing analysis level.
• Demonstrated experience in embedded firmware architecture and safety design principles (fail‑safe states, isolation, redundancy, error monitoring and memory management).
• Understanding of electrical schematics, datasheets, timing diagrams, and Layer‑2 protocols (PTP, TSN, MKA). Familiarity with MACsec and automotive safety frameworks like ISO26262 and ASIL levels.
• Clear, fluent communication in English and strong collaboration skills.

Contact

Darana Andrade, LinkedIn

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