Principle Engineer - Architecture (m/w/d)

In this role, you will define the next generation of networking and connectivity solutions, incorporating Ethernet, USB, and PCI Express interfaces across commercial, industrial, and automotive-focused applications.

Key Responsibilities

Define architecture concepts for new silicon and system products based on customer requirements and use cases

Collaborate closely with product marketing and end customers to shape product requirements

Develop architecture specifications in cooperation with silicon and software architects

Design functional safety and cybersecurity concepts for new products and perform related analyses with subject matter experts

Coordinate global cross-functional teams throughout the full product development lifecycle to ensure quality, safety, and functional requirements are met

Define approved vendor lists for companion chipsets used in product validation

Develop reference designs and promote new companion silicon solutions in collaboration with other business units

Establish and maintain technical partnerships with other semiconductor vendors, including joint reference designs and evaluation hardware

Support pre-production customer engagements and collaborative technical development activities

Develop and deliver technical training (webinars, workshops) for customers, sales teams, and field application engineers

Create technical documentation such as application notes, datasheets, safety manuals, and reference designs

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline

Minimum 8+ years of relevant industry experience

Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high‑quality engineering documentation

Experience in silicon or system architecture, applications engineering, or systems engineering roles

Experience in at least two of the following areas:

Digital IC design

Mixed‑signal and analog IC design

Hardware design (schematic capture / PCB layout)

Firmware/software development

Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams

Preferred Experience

Specification and requirements development for embedded systems

Debugging across physical to application layers for interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, PCI Express, etc.

Embedded programming experience (e.g., C/C++, Rust) in Linux, Zephyr, or bare‑metal environments

Installation and debugging of drivers and software packages on Windows, Linux, or other operating systems

Scripting and prototyping experience (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)

Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, function generators)

Experience developing and delivering technical training

Direct customer‑facing experience (support, field applications engineering, training)

Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) or equivalent frameworks

Experience with PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition/PADS)

Familiarity with quality management processes, including requirements, change, and version control management

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Location

Germany - Karlsruhe

Additional location

Denmark - Herlev

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