Application Engineer – Ethernet Products (Automotive)

TL;DR

Application Engineer – Ethernet Products (Automotive): Providing technical support and system solutions for Ethernet switch and physical layer products in in-vehicle networks with an accent on hardware and embedded software integration. Focus on debugging complex software/hardware issues, developing reference designs, and creating customer-facing technical documentation.

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Company

A global semiconductor leader specializing in automotive Ethernet solutions and car networking technologies.

What you will do

• Provide technical support and system solutions for Ethernet switch and physical layer products in In-Vehicle Networks (IVN).
• Perform code and schematic reviews and respond to technical customer inquiries.
• Identify, reproduce, and debug software and hardware issues, providing on-site support when necessary.
• Develop reference designs, product demonstrators, and technical documentation such as white papers and application notes.
• Collaborate with internal application teams and external third parties to build complete system solution packages.
• Conduct trainings and workshops for automotive manufacturers and electronic subsystem suppliers.

Requirements

• University degree in Electronics, Communications, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• Experience in hardware and embedded software development using automotive semiconductors.
• Hands-on experience with Ethernet switches, Ethernet physical layer products, and embedded microcontrollers.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Low Level Drivers, and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, cross-cultural mindset.
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the automotive market and its specific applications.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed board design and layout.
• Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a well-recognized expert team in the automotive networking community.
• Collaborative and open environment that encourages creative ideas and fast learning.
• Opportunity to engage in thought leadership through conferences and trade fairs.
• Role involves security-related tasks requiring a conscious and reliable way of working.