Senior Firmware Verification Engineer

Senior Firmware Verification Engineer

Job Description

Renesas Electronics America is seeking a mid-level PMIC Firmware Verification Engineer to join our Infrastructure Power team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will verify and validate embedded firmware used to control high-performance power management ICs for data center, AI accelerator, networking, and computing platforms.

This role focuses on pre-silicon and post-silicon verification, requiring a solid understanding of power electronics and practical experience with System Verilog-based verification. You will work closely with firmware, silicon design, and applications engineers to ensure reliable PMIC operation in real customer environments.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Develop and maintain System Verilog test benches to verify firmware behavior and firmware-hardware interaction.

+ Run simulations and debug issues in pre-silicon environments, including RTL simulations and emulation platforms.

+ Support post-silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization of PMIC firmware features.

+ Assist firmware developers in implementing and debugging control algorithms, sequencing logic, telemetry, and protections.

+ Create automated scripts (Python/Perl) to streamline verification regressions and lab bench measurements.

+ Use test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers) to validate functionality and debug hardware/firmware issues.

+ Document firmware verification flows, test plans, and test results.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues found during validation, simulation, or customer evaluation.

Qualifications

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* Education:

** BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, OR Computer Engineering.

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Experience:

Minimum 5 years of firmware verification experience in pre-silicon environment.

+ Hands-on experience developing or using System Verilog test benches.

+ Working familiarity with hardware RTL or digital subsystem design.

+ Strong programming skills in C for embedded systems.

+ Proficiency in Python or Perl for scripting and test automation.

+ Strong debugging ability and analytical reasoning skills.

+ Effective written and verbal communication.

** Preferred Qualifications*
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Experience with UVM or other structured verification methodologies.

+ Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.

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Experience with emulation platforms such as FPGA-based environments or QEMU.

+ Familiarity with debug tools such as Sim Vision, Verdi, or similar.

+ Understanding of I2C, PMBus, SPI, or other low-speed bus protocols.

+ Knowledge of digital voltage regulation, control loop behavior, and system-level power sequencing.

+ Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for firmware or simulation regression.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose '
** To Make Our Lives Easier** .' As the industry's leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, '
** To Make Our Lives Easier** .'

At Renesas, you can:

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** Launch and advance your career
** in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.

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** 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.

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** 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…