Infineon Apprentice Junior Researcher – System Modeling (Bangalore)

As a Junior Researcher in System Modeling, you will assist in developing and using executable system-level models and virtual prototypes using either the MathWorks toolchain (MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape) or SystemC/TLM. The role involves supporting the evaluation of PPA and related KPIs to guide architecture exploration and design choices. This position is hands-on and learning focused, with mentorship and collaboration across multiple engineering teams.

Your Role

• Assist in building and extending system-level models using MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Stateflow, or SystemC/TLM-2.0 for hardware and software co-simulation.
• Run experiments to measure PPA metrics such as latency, throughput, utilization, energy per operation, average and peak power, memory footprint, and simple area indicators.
• Implement and calibrate entry-level power models, including activity or state-based models, DVFS scaling, and clock or power gating effects based on specifications, RTL activity, or measurement data.
• Contribute device or IP models, bus or interconnect behavior, and software workload integration within a virtual platform environment.
• Develop or integrate basic plant or physical models such as power stages or sensor and actuator models to support system-level validation where required.
• Automate simulations, parameter sweeps, and regression runs while generating plots, dashboards, and summary reports using MATLAB or Python.
• Conduct basic sensitivity analysis and design-space exploration, highlighting trade-offs and recommending next steps based on collected data.
• Support correlation of modeling results with RTL simulations, emulation platforms, or silicon measurements, while documenting assumptions and confidence levels.
• Maintain clear documentation of modeling approaches, interfaces, KPIs, and results while following coding standards, review processes, and version control using Git.
• Participate in literature reviews, internal seminars, and knowledge-sharing activities, and contribute to invention disclosures or publications when applicable.
• Collaborate with senior researchers, system architects, firmware engineers, and verification teams to reproduce issues and refine model fidelity and runtime.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong fundamentals in digital logic, computer architecture, and embedded systems. Exposure to control systems or signal processing is beneficial.
• Familiarity with at least one modeling approach:
• MathWorks stack: MATLAB and Simulink, with exposure to Simscape or Stateflow considered beneficial.
• SystemC/TLM: Basic C++ knowledge and an understanding of TLM-2.0 concepts (LT or AT) are advantageous.
• Understanding of PPA fundamentals including performance metrics, power characteristics such as dynamic versus leakage and DVFS, and area estimation concepts.
• Programming or scripting experience with MATLAB or C++, and preferably Python for automation and data analysis.
• Basic exposure to hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL and co-simulation concepts.
• Comfortable with data analysis, visualization, and writing clear technical documentation.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Simscape Electrical or Thermal, Stateflow, Embedded Coder, Simulink Test, or Simulink Requirements.
• Knowledge of SystemC/TLM features such as payload extensions, timing annotation, or simple virtual platform integration.
• Exposure to co-simulation approaches such as FMI or FMU, S-Functions, or TLM bridges.
• Awareness of PPA estimation tools and methods, including correlation concepts with PrimeTime-PX or Joules, and memory estimation approaches like CACTI.
• Basic thermal and power modeling exposure or mission-profile analysis.
• Familiarity with verification techniques including unit testing and MIL, SIL, PIL, or HIL basics.
• Understanding of software quality or safety standards such as MISRA, Polyspace, ISO 26262, or AUTOSAR is beneficial.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI, CMake, containers, and dashboard development with MATLAB App Designer or Python libraries.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced system modelers and architects.
• A structured learning path covering MathWorks tools, SystemC, TLM concepts, and PPA methodologies.
• Exposure to real product programs across automotive and industrial sectors.
• Opportunities to contribute to publications, invention disclosures, and internal technical presentations.
• A collaborative work culture with flexible working conditions and employee benefits.

About Infineon

Infineon is a global semiconductor leader focused on power systems and IoT solutions. The company develops technologies that enable efficient energy use, clean mobility, and secure connected devices. Infineon promotes an inclusive workplace built on trust, openness, respect, and equal opportunity for all employees.