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

Job description

• Drive the automation and digitalization strategy for I/O library development
• Own and prioritize the technical backlog in an Agile environment, ensuring alignment with technology roadmaps, project milestones, and business objectives
• Define, develop, and deploy scalable automation solutions that improve layout development efficiency, design quality, and engineering productivity
• Collaborate closely with layout, design, CAD, and technology teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust automation workflows
• Develop software tools and automated processes to support library development, design-system integration, validation, and release activities
• Analyze complex engineering challenges and transform them into scalable, maintainable, and reusable software solutions
• Integrate new methodologies, tools, and technologies into existing IC design environments and development flows
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by reducing manual effort, increasing standardization, and improving development scalability
• Ensure high standards of software quality through testing, CI/CD practices, documentation, and maintainable software architecture
• Support release readiness through structured planning, validation, monitoring, and risk assessment
• Act as a technical leader and trusted partner, influencing automation roadmaps, engineering methodologies, and best practices across the organization
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field At least
• 5 years of experience in semiconductor design automation, layout automation, custom layout development, CAD engineering, or related semiconductor disciplines
• Strong programming expertise in Python; experience with Perl, Tcl, and shell scripting is an advantage Good understanding of semiconductor technologies, custom layout methodologies, and IC development flows Experience working with semiconductor layout data, physical design concepts, and engineering deliverables used throughout the design flow Experience with EDA tools and automation frameworks in semiconductor environments
• Ability to bridge semiconductor domain knowledge and software engineering to deliver practical and impactful solutions
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and modern software engineering practices
• Strong analytical and system-level thinking with a structured approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and global teams Self-driven mindset with a passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to drive technical initiatives across organizational boundaries We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.

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