Infineon Technologies · 9 hours ago
Distinguished System Architect - Innovation
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$279K/yr - $384K/yr
20+ years expInfineon Technologies is a global leader in semiconductor solutions focused on power systems and IoT. The Distinguished System Architect will drive thought leadership in Connected Secure Systems, engaging with customers to understand their challenges and develop innovative solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Elaine Liao
Responsibilities
Distinguished System Architect is a senior Technical Leader and Innovator who owns and drives thought leadership in important depth or breadth areas relevant for Connected Secure Systems
Engage in deep “eye to eye” communication with our customers to understand their challenges, anticipate trends and propose Innovative solutions that will help our customers and their customers
Develop innovative algorithms, architectures and use cases to provide industry leading solutions with regards to performance, security, energy and cost trade-offs
Drive standards, regulatory and ecosystem contributions
Engage in System modeling and simulation, pre-development of IP, including make vs buy analysis and successfully handover to product development teams for commercialization
Mentor and lead cross functional teams in your domain to deliver compelling demonstrations & simulations
Collaborate with technical and business experts in different domains to bring out the best from what we have today and influence where we need to go tomorrow based on System level understanding
Present our technology position to key executives within Business Line and Divisional level as the “go to” expert and influence the future roadmaps for IP, Product, SW and Solutions
Qualification
Required
Deep architectural expertise in at least three areas among: Wireless Systems (e.g. Wi-Fi, BT/15.4, UWB, NFC), ML/AI (Models, Training, SW and HW aspects), Sensors (touch, environmental, vision, audio etc.), Power Systems (switches, power conversion), Motor control, MCU sub-systems (Analog, Graphics, Audio etc.)
Demonstrated history of innovation and forward-looking vision (e.g. patents, publications and product success stories)
20+ years of technical experience in System Architecture or Algorithm or Product Development
Passion for Innovation, High energy and persistence when faced with failure
Excellent team work, networking and communication skills
Advanced educational degree (PhD or MS)
Demonstrated ability of showcasing compelling proof-of-concept demos to executives
Benefits
In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.
Company
Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies offers semiconductor solutions, microcontrollers, LED drivers, sensors and Automotive & Power Management ICs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (8)
2023 (12)
2022 (4)
2021 (11)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.55BKey Investors
European Commission
2025-02-20Grant· $966.23M
2025-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $779.85M
2025-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $2.07B
Leadership Team
Sven Schneider
Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Executive Board
Laurent Rémont
SVP & GM MEMS and Magnetics
Recent News
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