Principal Digital Engineer

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join Renesas Infrastructure and Mixed‑Signal Division, Memory Interface Product Line. You will join the team to develop the next‑generation device with an embedded processor subsystem and security function. We are looking for experienced Digital IC Design Engineering candidates that will architect/design our embedded processor system, related peripheral IP, and mixed‑signal design. The design scope includes embedded MCUs, volatile and non‑volatile memory, digital signal processing, security features, and industry‑standard bus interfaces.

This position requires hands‑on experience with embedded processors and subsystems, and experience in driving specification, design, and chip implementation.

• Chip architecture, design, and integration: MCU and peripherals, embedded flash and SRAM memory subsystem, on‑chip bus system, DMA and interrupt system
• Digital IP RTL design, simulation, and release
• Independently handle complicated design tasks or lead/drive multiple development efforts
• Chip level synthesis, timing check, DFT, and floorplan in a Mixed‑Signal Integrated Circuit
• HW/SW partitioning
• Work with firmware team and FPGA team on debugging and emulation
• Work with Product, Test, and Applications Engineering to complete product release
• Work in a multi‑site, multi‑culture development environment

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Hands‑on knowledge and experience with RISC‑V and ARM Cortex‑M series MCU subsystem
• Good experience with architecting and integrating IP in digital logic design
• Hands‑on knowledge and good experience with Verilog/System Verilog for digital design and verification
• Hands‑on knowledge and good experience with synthesis, timing check, and DFT design
• Must have experience in developing digital design in mixed‑signal chips that went to volume production
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, writing technical architecture and design documents, communicating with cross‑function teams

• Circuit/Transistor level mixed‑signal design experience
• Embedded Flash controller‑related design experience
• Digital Security experience – hash, symmetric and asymmetric encrypt ions, digital signature
• Digital Signal Processing
• FPGA mapping or digital design experience
• Interface technologies – USB, I3C
• Programming/scripting skills such as C/C++, Assembly, Python, etc.
• Firmware development experience
• Language fluency in Mandarin
• Design Lead or Project Lead experience

The expected annual pay range for this position is $190K–$240K. In addition, the position is eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay. Final offer will depend on geographic location, applicable experience, and skill set of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. Employees also receive company‑paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis…