Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
5-7 years in embedded firmware/software development across IoT applications
Strong grasp of Software Architecture, Design principles, and Behavior-Driven Development
Proficient in C/C++ and Embedded C programming
Experience in delivering production-quality embedded software for MCU-based platforms
Familiarity with motor control software and real-time embedded development workflows
Hands-on knowledge of multiple host-side technology stacks like C/C++, .NET, Python, and relevant UI frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead validation planning and execution for embedded products
Drive technical software decisions to ensure robust embedded solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware-software integration
Identify and mitigate system-level technical risks
Plan and execute prototype bring-up and testing
Support technical documentation creation and review
Mentor team members and influence best practices in hardware design
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Rewarding employee recognition programs
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive and collaborative work culture
Access to advanced technology and development platforms
Full Job Description
Job Description
Lead software and system validation planning and execution of embedded products, applications and solutions utilizing a wide portfolio of Renesas products
Drive system level software technical decisions, ensuring robustness, usability and completeness of embedded solutions
Collaborate closely with systems, firmware/software, validation, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
Identify and mitigate system-level technical risks, ensuring highest user experience
Planning and execution of new product prototype bring-up, bench-testing, and evaluation
Support creation and review of technical documentation (Datasheets, User Manuals/Guides, Application Notes etc)
Feedback findings, issues, potential improvements to product development teams
Contribute to reference designs, development platforms, and documentation to enable broad customer adoption.
Gather and drive clarity on software requirements from diverse groups including customers, application engineers, hardware, and firmware engineers
Contribute to both existing and new projects, covering a broad range of languages and scope.
Aid in code reviews for fellow team members, as required
Act as a technical mentor, influencing best practices and raising the bar for hardware design excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
5-7 years experience in embedded firmware/software development required across multiple IoT application segments
Strong understanding of Software Architecture and Design principles, Behavior-Driven Development and unit testing approaches
High-level of proficiency in C/C++, Embedded C programming
Proven experience delivering production-quality embedded software for MCU-based platforms.
Solid understanding of motor control software, real-time systems, and embedded development workflows.
Working knowledge (hands-on preferred) of one or more host-side technology stacks, such as:
C/C++/ RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr) C#/.NET / Python (automation/tools, GUIs, packaging) UI frameworks such as Qt, WPF/WinUI, or equivalent
Experience integrating host utilities with embedded targets over common interfaces (e.g., USB, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet) across OS environments.
Experience in developing Agentic Tools
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrates creative thinking in debug and troubleshooting skills and building solutions
Experience in DevOps including JIRA, Confluence and GitLab preferred
Must have highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, cross-functional environment.
Additional Information
We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
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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.
