Senior Staff Engineer Automation & Digitalization for IP Development (f/m/div)

In this Senior Staff Engineer role, you will shape the automation and digitalization strategy for I/O library development within Infineon’s R&D context. You will lead technical backlog prioritization in an Agile setup and architect scalable automation solutions that support IC design flows. You’ll translate cross-functional needs into concrete plans, drive end-to-end implementations, and ensure high software quality and release readiness. This role offers opportunities to influence tooling, processes, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams in a mission-driven, decarbonization-aligned environment.

• Drive the automation and digitalization strategy for I/O library development
• Own and prioritize the technical backlog in an Agile setup, ensuring alignment with release and business objectives
• Define and evolve the automation architecture for scalable, robust, and maintainable solutions
• Analyze cross-functional requirements and translate them into technical concepts and implementation plans
• Evaluate solution options and drive end-to-end implementation, including interface coordination
• Develop high-quality software tools for I/O library development and verification using modern programming and scripting languages
• Integrate new tools and methodologies into complex IC design system environments
• Ensure high standards of software quality (testing, CI/CD, documentation, maintainability)
• Support release readiness through structured planning and risk assessment
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities across own and adjacent domain

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor design automation, Analog design support, characterization, or CAD environments
• Programming expertise in Python; Knowledge in Perl, Tcl, shell scripting
• Solid understanding of semiconductor technology and analog circuit development
• Experience with SPICE simulators and characterization environments
• Working knowledge of Liberty format and basic Verilog syntax
• Experience with EDA vendor tools and integration into IC design flows
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Strong analytical and system-level thinking capabilities
• Ability to balance strategic roadmap thinking with hands-on technical execution
• Strong communication and coordination skills across interdisciplinary teams
• Leadership potential and readiness to grow into a technical lead role

• strong communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• analytical thinking
• Python
• Perl
• Tcl