Lead Principal Engineer Digital Design | Ingenieur/in - Elektrotechnik

Infineon Technologies Austria AG

Graz,04.Bez.:Lend, Steiermark, Österreich
Published Mar 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Lead Principal Engineer for Digital Design, you will play a pivotal role in the Research & Development team, focusing on the implementation of cutting-edge digital circuits for MEMS-based sensors. These sensors are integral to the next generation of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve taking end-to-end ownership of design activities from RTL generation to layout sign-off, while managing resources and schedules. You will act as a technical leader and mentor for a team of digital design engineers, ensuring seamless project execution through close collaboration with concept engineering, project management, and verification teams. This position is particularly attractive for those who enjoy direct customer interaction to align technical requirements with business goals. You will have the opportunity to drive groundbreaking projects, improve design methodologies, and shape the future of sensing technology in a stable, permanent full-time position.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a similar technical field.

Experience

  • More than 10 years of experience in digital design
  • Proven track record in leadership, coaching, and mentoring of engineering teams
  • Extensive experience in project management and effective communication
  • Professional experience with mixed-signal projects and power intent management
  • Hands-on experience with design flows from RTL to layout sign-off
  • Experience in verification is considered a plus

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role is a permanent, full-time position located in Germany. Candidates must be able to lead and mentor a team of engineers and interact directly with international customers.