Senior Application Engineer – Digital Audio

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Senior Application Engineer – Digital Audio & Signal Solutions
The Application Team of the Digital Audio and Signal Solutions division (MDRF/RFOC Subgroup) is selecting a Senior Engineer to support its strategy for growth.
The selected candidate will join a highly skilled, cross-functional team working on advanced solutions including Automotive Infotainment Systems, Audio Amplifiers, Radio Tuners, and Communication ICs for Electric Vehicles.
Role Overview
As a Senior Application Engineer, you will play a key technical role in bridging product development and customer adoption.
You will drive system-level integration, validation, and optimization, while acting as a trusted technical interface for both internal stakeholders and strategic customers.
You will contribute across the full product lifecycle—from concept and development to customer deployment—ensuring high-quality, competitive, and scalable solutions.
You will work with System Architectures and Technical Marketing teams to define products and to enable proof of concept demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead HW/SW integration and system validation for complex embedded automotive and industrial platforms
Drive application design, performance optimization, and benchmarking against competitors
Own customer technical support activities, including on-site debugging and issue resolution
Develop application boards, prototypes, and reference designs
Produce high-quality application documentation (Application Notes, guidelines, best practices)
Define and execute functional, electrical, and system-level validation plans
Collaborate closely with R&D (HW/SW), System Architecture, and Technical Marketing teams
Engage with customers and Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to ensure successful product adoption
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
Strong expertise across several of the following domains:
Analog/digital hardware debugging, lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum and protocol analyzers, etc.) and measurement techniques
Smart Power, RF, and/or Audio systems
Embedded systems and microprocessors
Firmware development (C language) and embedded OS (Linux, FreeRTOS)
Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I2S, CAN, Ethernet)
Proven experience with:
Software toolchains and advanced debugging (e.g., Lauterbach or similar tools)
Board design, bring-up, and prototyping
System-level validation and troubleshooting
Solid understanding of Automotive Infotainment, Audio, or Industrial systems
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work autonomously
Production of high-quality technical documentation
Fluent in Business English
Nice-to-Have Skills
FPGA development using Xilinx Vivado
Knowledge of VHDL or Verilog
Scripting Languages (Python, Shell scripts) and test automation methodologies
Experience with high-speed interfaces or advanced audio architectures
Exposure to automotive standards and compliance requirements
What We're Looking For
A fast learner with strong curiosity and passion for innovation
Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and international environments
A customer-oriented mindset, combining technical depth with communication skills
Proactivity, ownership, teamwork and the ability to influence technical decisions
Location
The role is based in Agrate or Cornaredo (Italy), with flexibility depending on team needs.
Why This Role
Work on cutting-edge automotive and EV technologies
Influence product success at system level
Gain strong exposure to customers, markets, and innovation strategy
Grow into technical leadership or system architecture roles
The expected salary range for this position is € 45,000 – €55,000 gross annual salary (RAL), plus variable pay relevant for the role.
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