Senior Staff Application Engineer for Automotive Microcontrollers/ Key Customer Enablement (f/m/div)

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challenges become our next big idea. As a Senior Staff Application Engineer for Automotive Microcontrollers/ Key Customer Enablement (f/m/div) on our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building long-lasting  partnerships that thrive on success. Are you in? Your role Key responsibilities in your new role As a  Senior Staff Application Engineer –

Automotive Microcontrollers / Key Customer Enablement (f/m/div) , you will become part

of a newly established distributed Application Engineering team supporting

selected key customers worldwide during critical phases of their automotive

microcontroller projects. Your mission is to help technically demanding

customers achieve their development goals with Infineon’s leading automotive

microcontrollers — from a successful project start, through decisive customer

milestones, to escalations where trust, technical clarity, and hands-on

debugging make the difference. You will work directly with automotive Tier 1 and OEM customers, both remotely and on-site, to remove technical roadblocks, prove complex application concepts, solve performance bottlenecks, and prove why our application solution is technically superior. You are not expected to know every detail of our complex microcontrollers from day one. What matters is your ability to take technical ownership, communicate confidently with expert customers, build strong relationships, activate the right internal experts, and continuously grow your own knowledge. Act as a trusted technical entry point for selected worldwide key

customers , representing Infineon confidently in technically demanding

discussions Support customers

in early project phases , at decisive project milestones , and during escalations

to help them achieve their development goals with Infineon’s latest automotive

microcontrollers Work hands-on with

customers remotely and on-site to  debug complex technical issues , remove

performance bottlenecks , and drive technical proof-of-concepts Use your application know-how and embedded systems understanding to prove why our application solution is technically superior in real customer use cases Build and maintain

a strong internal Infineon network to quickly connect customer questions with the right experts in A pplication Engineering , R&D , product , and system

teams Create clarity in

ambiguous technical situations by asking the right questions, structuring findings, and driving the next steps together with customers and  internal

stakeholders Share knowledge

within the distributed Application Engineering team and contribute to a supportive team culture based on curiosity, ownership, and mutual help Train and enable

Field Application Engineers and customers in your area of technical expertise Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed  As a proactive and hands-on engineer, you

enjoy working close to customers where technical challenges are complex,

information is sometimes incomplete, and solutions need to be created step by

step. You are curious, confident, and structured in the way you approach new

topics. You keep a clear head under customer pressure, act with urgency when

project timelines are critical, and remain focused on structuring problems,

aligning stakeholders, and driving progress. You do not need to know everything

yourself, but you know how to ask precise questions, build trust, involve the

right experts, and take ownership until progress is achieved. With your

communication skills and your ability to build relationships, you can represent

Infineon professionally towards demanding automotive customers while

continuously expanding your own technical knowledge. A degree in Electronic Engineering , Computer Science , Embedded Software Engineering , or a

similar field of study At least 5 years practical experience from automotive Tier 1 or OEM environments and understand how complex embedded systems are developed, integrated, and debugged in customer projects Strong hands-on

experience in embedded software development in C , ideally on both application and low-level side. Furthermore, a solid expertise in low-level debugging ,

including topics such as boot, startup, multicore, peripherals, and performance A clear track

record of driving complex technical problems to a solution , even when not all information is available at the beginning. Besides that, a previous experience

with Infineon AURIX microcontrollers is a strong plus Strong communication skills and the confidence to interact with expert customers , Field Application Engineers , and internal technical stakeholders worldwide Curiosity , self-confidence , and the ability to build a strong internal network , including the willingness to ask for help and identify the right first contact quickly. Additionally, a comfort working in an innovative environment  where tasks may not always be fully defined and technical responsibility  must be taken without knowing

everything upfront You should be comfortable with short-notice international travel , typically 5–10 trips per

year , ranging from one day to up to two weeks during critical project phases Fluency in German and English ; Italian is a plus #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. Jara Bremicker https://www.linkedin.com/in/jara-bremicker-b49056225/