Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Device CAD | Ingenieur/in - Elektrotechnik

Infineon Technologies Austria AG

Villach-Auen, Kärnten, Österreich
Published Apr 16, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Principal Engineer in Power Device CAD, you will bridge the gap between software automation and semiconductor research and development. Your daily responsibilities involve executing automation concepts to create usable tools for analog design teams, specifically focusing on Python-based libraries and interfaces for CAD tools like Cadence Spectre and Mentor Calibre. You will collaborate closely with frontend and backend designers to capture requirements, define frameworks, and optimize high-performance computing (HPC) workflows. This role is highly technical, requiring the integration of new features into physical design automation flows while maintaining rigorous documentation and quality standards. This position is particularly attractive for experienced professionals looking to lead architectural definitions in a fast-paced environment, offering a permanent contract with competitive benefits under the electrical industry's collective agreement and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts global infrastructure.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Experience

  • At least 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
  • 7+ years of experience as an expert-level Python programmer
  • Professional experience with Cadence EDA tool suite and physical design
  • Experience in software engineering fundamentals including clean architecture and modular design
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior management
  • Leadership experience in defining architectures and technical requirements

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Austria (implied by FEEI collective agreement reference). Position is full-time and permanent.