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Bachelor Thesis - Artificial Intelligence in Microcontroller (f/m/div)

CompanyInfineon
LocationVillach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will develop and optimize algorithms for edge hardware, including building data pipelines and simulation frameworks. They will also be responsible for implementing real-time integration of sensing and compute systems while validating prototypes through benchmarking.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
45003
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Semiconductors are crucial to solve the energy challenges of our time and shape the digital transformation. This is why Infineon is committed to actively driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, we enable game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. We make life easier, safer, and greener. Together with our customers and partners. For a better tomorrow. Together, with more than 58,000 people from over 100 countries, we are not just shaping the future. We are redefining it. We engineer innovative products, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. We offer work-life balance, long term growth and a supportive environment where individuality is celebrated. #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. Are you in?
About the Role
#WeAreIn to create tiny chips and big careers. Are you ready to take the first step in your career? Let's shape the future together! Whether you join as a student, intern, or trainee, you'll be part of something real - real projects, real impact, and real opportunities to grow. Are you in?

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

  • System Architecture: Define end-to-end system architecture and requirements
  • Data Pipeline Development: Build data pipelines and simulation/benchmark frameworks with suitable metrics
  • Algorithm Development: Develop and train algorithms for event/data-efficient inference
  • Model Optimization: Map and optimize models for edge hardware through techniques like quantization and pruning
  • Real-time Integration: Implement real-time integration of sensing, compute, and comms with robustness features
  • Validation and Benchmarking: Validate prototypes and run power, latency, and accuracy benchmarking across scenarios

This thesis has to be written in cooperation with a university.

Further Information
Type of employment: Temporary / Part-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Duration: min. 6 months

Your Profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

  • Education: Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (at least in the 5th semester) in a relevant technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, or similar field
  • Language Skills: Fluency in English, with German as a plus
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to recognize problems, evaluate options and take action 
  • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, collaborating with others to achieve common goals

This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group B for bachelor students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2026-05-01.pdf).

Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application:

• CV
• Certificate of matriculation at a university
• Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
• Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students)
• Reference letter (optional)
• Motivation letter (optional)


Contact:
    Simona Tafuri

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
Are you in?

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.
This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant´s experience and skills. Learn more about our various contact channels.
We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.
Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.
Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.

Key Skills
System ArchitectureData PipelinesSimulationBenchmark FrameworksAlgorithm DevelopmentInferenceModel OptimizationQuantizationPruningReal-time IntegrationSensingComputeCommunicationsValidationPower BenchmarkingLatency Benchmarking
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringScience & ResearchSoftwareEnergy