Lead SoC IC Memory Development (f/m/div)

Bucharest (Romania) Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description
Drive Infineon's cutting-edge semiconductor development in Romania as a Lead SoC Design Manager. You will be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in semiconductor products for various strategic applications. If you are ready to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and establish a high-performing team, this role offers the perfect platform for this.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead SoC Design Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading IP and SoC development, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. In this leadership role, you will drive end-to-end development projects, influence architectural decisions, and foster excellence to ensure the quality and competitiveness of our memory products.

In your new role you will:
  • Lead SoC and IP development projects from feasibility through tape-out and post-silicon support, in close collaboration with project managers
  • Own and drive architectural decisions, especially those related to chip floorplanning and memory integration
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Analog, Layout, Digital Design, Verification, Firmware, and CIC
  • Champion continuous improvement and innovation to enhance product quality and market position
  • Interface with internal and external partners for design automation tools, PDKs, IP provisioning, and more
  • Work with cross-functional and management teams across the memory and other business lines


You are an experienced leader with abilities to recruit talented team members, lead the team to become a highly motivated team, set challenging, but realistic targets, and monitor the team progress regularly. You constantly reflect and question the team assumptions and analyze issues from different perspectives to enable your decision-making processes. Your strong communication skills help you to establish lasting relationships and networks to accommodate multiple skills and sites.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:
  • A degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Automation Engineering; a Master’s degree is a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years in a line management role
  • At least 5 years of experience in digital or Analog design; memory design experience is a strong plus
  • Familiarity with RTL to GDSII flow and timing signoff methodologies is an advantage
  • Strong communication skills with a proven track record in risk and stakeholder management
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities in coaching, mentoring, and directing teams, including management of lower-level managers
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in navigating complex technical challenges involving cross-domain experts
  • Proactivity in aligning teams around technical problem statements and skilled in driving high-pressure decisions effectively
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Please send us your CV in English. 



Contact:
    Francisca Dias, LinkedIn

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- Infineon Romania develops semiconductor products for the automotive, industrial, security and IoT applications -

In Romania, we have a strong and growing presence in Bucharest, Brasov, Iasi and now Cluj. These sites serve as key centers for research and development activities, driving innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Infineon Romania has a team of talented engineers who are engaged in exploring new technologies and solutions to address the evolving challenges of our times in decarbonization and digitalization.

By leveraging our expertise in microelectronics, digital security and now expanding into areas such as Memory Solutions, IT and Quality Management, our R&D centers contribute to the development of innovative semiconductor products that make our lives easier, safer, and greener.

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About this role

Summary

Lead SoC and IP development projects, drive architectural decisions, and foster innovation.

Job title

Lead SoC IC Memory Development (f/m/div)

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

semiconductors

Location requirements

Bucharest, Romania; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Electrical Engineeringline managementdigital designanalog designmemory designRTL to GDSII flowcommunicationstakeholder managementleadershipproblem-solvingEnglish

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

SoCIP developmentmemory designdigital designanalog design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bucharest, Romania

On-site City