Lead Principal Engineer - AI Domain Expert

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide AI architecture supporting product development, test engineering, and manufacturing operations.
• Build scalable AI ecosystems using LLMs, intelligent agents, token-based workflows, and multimodal data integration.
• Architect AI-driven pre-silicon prediction platforms to identify potential yield, performance, and reliability issues before tape-out.
• Develop AI systems for silicon characterization, defect density analysis, adaptive test optimization, and automated root-cause identification.
• Drive the deployment of autonomous engineering assistants for automated data analysis, debug triage, and report generation.
• Lead the integration of heterogeneous datasets from design, fab, OSAT, and field operations into unified AI-ready platforms.
• Act as a senior technical authority to influence strategic direction across design, technology development, and manufacturing.

Requirements

• 15+ years of semiconductor experience spanning product development, test engineering, silicon bring-up, and yield engineering.
• Deep expertise in the full semiconductor lifecycle (Architecture, RTL, Design Verification, DFT, and Silicon Validation).
• Proven expertise in LLM architectures, embeddings, and vector stores.
• Hands-on experience with multi-agent systems and autonomous agent frameworks.
• Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and skills-based AI architecture.
• Demonstrated success in delivering production-scale AI/ML solutions in engineering or manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading AI transformation initiatives within semiconductor or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with cloud and distributed compute systems for large-scale AI workloads.
• Experience with ATE platforms such as Teradyne, Advantest, or LTX-Credence.
• Background with EDA tools, DFT/DV, or technology development.
• Record of industry thought leadership, including publications or patents.

Benefits

• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and mentoring programs.
• Flexible working hours and mobile work options.
• Health and wellbeing programs and community support.
• Global working environment with cross-site exchange opportunities.

About the Company

Infineon is a global leader in semiconductor solutions for power systems and IoT. We enable game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, and smart and secure IoT, driving innovation while empowering our people to reach ambitious goals.