Renesas Electronics America

Principal Engineer, Router Architect

Renesas Electronics America$150K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering (PhD preferred)
  • 12+ years in high-speed networking or SoC architecture, with at least 5 years in Automotive-grade silicon
  • Expertise in IEEE 802.1 Time-Sensitive Networking protocols
  • Knowledge of PCIe (Root Complex/Endpoint) and Automotive Ethernet standards
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety and AEC-Q100 reliability
  • Experience with integrating routing engines into complex SoCs using AXI/CHI protocols

Responsibilities

  • Architect L2/L3 switch fabrics for Time-Sensitive Networking to ensure safe traffic handling
  • Define PCIe Gen 5/6 integration for high-speed connectivity between key components
  • Integrate hardware safety mechanisms to meet ASIL-B/D requirements
  • Design interfaces between Ethernet/PCIe controllers and bus fabrics
  • Architect hardware-based security features to protect vehicle networks
  • Define robust power management schemes suited for automotive environments

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Router Architect with 10 to 15 years of experience to define the backbone of next-generation Zonal and Central Compute Automotive architectures. This role focuses on architecting high-bandwidth, ultra-reliable Ethernet Routing Engines and PCIe subsystems that serve as the primary data fabric for Autonomous Driving (AD) and Cockpit controllers. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high-speed data center-grade throughput and the rigorous Safety (ISO 26262) and Deterministic Networking requirements of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities:
  • Automotive Ethernet Routing: Architect L2/L3 switch fabrics supporting Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards (e.g., IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qbu) to ensure deterministic latency for safety-critical traffic.
  • PCIe Backbone Architecture: Define PCIe Gen 5/6 integration for high-speed chip-to-chip connectivity between SoCs, AI accelerators, and storage, including support for SR-IOV to virtualize resources across multiple Virtual Machines (VMs).
  • Functional Safety (ASIL): Integrate hardware safety mechanisms (ECC, Parity, BIST, and End-to-End protection) to meet ASIL-B/D requirements within the routing engine and bus fabrics.
  • Zonal Interconnect & Bus Fabric: Design the interface between Ethernet/PCIe controllers and internal NoC/CHI fabrics, ensuring efficient data movement for ADAS sensors (Camera, LiDAR) and telemetry.
  • Virtualization & Security: Architect hardware-assisted isolation and Secure On-board Communication (SecOC) to protect the vehicle network from cyber threats while allowing shared access to network resources.
  • Infrastructure & Power: Define robust clock, reset, and power management schemes capable of operating under automotive thermal profiles and supporting rapid "Instant-On" boot requirements


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (PhD desirable)
  • Experience: 12+ years in high-speed networking or SoC architecture, with at least 5 years focused on Automotive-grade silicon.
  • TSN Mastery: Deep expertise in IEEE 802.1 TSN protocols and their hardware implementation for real-time traffic shaping and synchronization.
  • Protocol Expertise: Expert knowledge of PCIe (Root Complex/Endpoint) and Automotive Ethernet (10BASE-T1S to 10G+ levels).
  • Automotive Standards: Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety flows and AEC-Q100 reliability requirements.
  • System Integration: Proven track record of integrating routing engines into complex SoCs using AXI/CHI bus protocols and managing IOMMU configurations.


We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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About Renesas Electronics America

Renesas Electronics America is a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices, with operations spanning research, development, design and manufacturing for a wide range of applications.
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