Principal Software Test Engineer - Ethernet Switch Firmware

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's

life. What if your ideas could change the way the

world connects, powers up, or thinks? As a Principal Software Test Engineer -

Ethernet Switch Firmware 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. Are you in? Your role Key responsibilities in your new role Define and

evolve verification and validation strategies for Ethernet Switch firmware,

covering PTP, MKA/MACsec, Base Firmware, HAL, Layer 2 switching features , and

Functional Safety mechanisms Architect,

develop, maintain, and continuously enhance automated test frameworks ,

validation environments, test architectures, and automation concepts to improve

test coverage, scalability, maintainability, and execution efficiency  Design and

execute automated functional, integration, system, interoperability,

reliability, endurance, robustness, and fault-injection tests, while validating

firmware behavior under network topology changes,  link failures, device resets,

failover scenarios, recovery mechanisms, and abnormal operating conditions Define and

implement verification concepts for  Functional Safety requirements, including

safety mechanisms, diagnostics, fault handling, and safety-related software

features , while supporting ISO 26262 compliance and safety verification

activities Analyze network

traffic, protocol traces, logs, safety evidence , and  test results to identify

complex issues , perform root-cause analysis, and ensure high-quality firmware

releases and feature enhancements through regression testing and release

readiness assessments Collaborate

closely with firmware developers, system architects, safety engineers , and

cross-functional project teams , contributing to technical reviews, customer

discussions, management reviews , and continuous improvements in validation

infrastructure, toolchains, and  development processes  Provide

technical guidance and mentoring to test engineers while owning verification

activities in line with ASPICE and Functional Safety processes, ensuring

traceability, test coverage, quality evidence, and release readiness of

Ethernet Switch firmware Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed  Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Information

Technology , or a related technical field, combined with 8 + years of experience

in software testing, firmware verification, and validation of embedded or

networking products Proven expertise

in Ethernet Switch firmware verification and validation, including the

definition of test strategies, verification methodologies, architectures, and validation approaches for complex embedded software systems Extensive hands-on experience developing  and maintaining automated test frameworks and validation environments, covering test automation, regression testing, fault

injection, robustness  and reliability testing, CI/CD integration, and scalable

validation architectures Strong knowledge

of Ethernet Switch technologies, embedded networking systems, Layer 2

switching, networking protocols, packet-based communication, TSN, VLAN, QoS,

traffic management, PTP/gPTP, MKA/MACsec, Base Firmware, and HAL . Experience with Automotive Ethernet technologies and ASPICE -based automotive projects,

including diagnostics, monitoring, fault recovery, networking feature

validation, and Functional Safety verification in compliance with ISO 26262 Expert-level proficiency in Python-based test automation  and embedded networking verification tools, with practical experience using PyTest, Linux, Wireshark, network traffic generators/analyzers, Git, Jenkins,  and GitLab CI Strong analytical, debugging,  and root-cause analysis skills, excellent communication and mentoring capabilities, fluent  English proficiency  (German is a plus), and a strong interest in leveraging AI-powered  and  Agentic AI solutions to enhance test automation,

coverage analysis, and defect triaging #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? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. 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. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon. Darana Andrade