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Principal Engineer Firmware

San JoseFull-time2026-05-04 → 2026-10-24

Core

Principal Firmware Engineer providing on-site and remote support for integration, bring-up, and debugging of robotics and industrial systems at customer locations.

Role type

Senior IC firmware engineer (robotics/system integration)

Builds

Customer reference platforms integrating Infineon smart actuators and sensors

Domain

Robotics, Industrial Automation, Embedded Systems

Required skills

Python, C++, Embedded Linux, Hardware Debug, Real-time Systems, Sensor/Actuator Integration, Robotics Middleware (ROS2), System Integration

Preferred skills

MBSE, Robotics Simulation (Isaac Sim/Omniverse), Functional Safety, Semiconductor/Automotive Background

Technologies

Python, C++, Embedded Linux, ROS2, Ethernet, Industrial Field Buses, Scopes, Logic Analyzers

Responsibilities

Provide on-site and remote support for integration and bring-up at customer locations; Tune end-to-end performance with measurable goals; Work with sensor, actuator, and bridge connectivity patterns; Study hardware and software protocol documentation; Integrate Infineon smart actuators and sensors into customer reference platforms; Partner with teams responsible for edge AI compute stacks; Align real hardware behavior with simulated assumptions; Develop or adapt Python and C++ utilities for bring-up and data capture; Deliver technical presentations, demos, and focused training; Collaborate globally with experts and central functions; Track technology trends in Physical AI, humanoid and industrial robotics, motor control, power electronics, and communications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC