Renesas Electronics America

Staff Software Engineer

Renesas Electronics America$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software development experience covering breadth and depth
  • Technical expertise in Java, with preference for Kotlin knowledge
  • Experience with JavaFX or GUI development, and familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Ability to investigate and apply new technologies for enhancing the developer experience
  • Creative problem solver with strong troubleshooting abilities
  • Strong knowledge of Software Architecture, Design principles, BDD, and unit testing
  • Excellent cross-functional written and verbal communication skills
  • Preferred knowledge of DevOps tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitLab
  • Experience with basic electronics and microcontroller programming is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain customer-focused software
  • Clarify software requirements by collaborating with diverse teams
  • Contribute to various projects using languages like Java, Kotlin, and Python
  • Troubleshoot system failures with applications and systems engineers
  • Review code contributions from team members

Benefits

  • Opportunities to launch and advance your career in technical and business roles
  • Make a meaningful impact through innovative product development
  • Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment
  • Access to a remote work option and Employee Resource Groups for support
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Software Team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help bridge the gap between complex hardware and exceptional customer experience. In this role, you will collaborate across disciplines interfacing directly with IC design, firmware, and marketing teams to build intuitive, customer-facing software that unlocks the full potential of our silicon. As part of one of Renesas's fastest-growing product lines, your work will directly impact how clients interact with our next-generation SoC technology. If you thrive on cross-functional problem solving, master multiple programming paradigms, and want to work in an environment with zero artificial barriers to your growth, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software that meets the needs of both customers and internal teams
  • 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. We use Java, Kotlin and Python, Typescript/React
  • Collaborate with applications and systems engineers to troubleshoot systems failures and propose software remedies
  • Participate in code reviews for fellow team members


Qualifications
  • 8+ years of software development experience covering breadth and depth
  • Technical expertise in Java programming language with a strong preference for those with Kotlin knowledge
  • Experience with JavaFX or GUI development very strongly preferred, including exposure to JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Ability to investigate and apply new technologies to enhance the developer experience
  • Executes creative software solutions, design, development and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Strong understanding of Software Architecture and Design principles, Behavior-Driven Development and unit testing
  • Must have highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills
  • Understanding of DevOps, including JIRA, Confluence and GitLab preferred
  • Experience with basic electronics, microcontroller programming and bus communications strongly preferred

Education
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering


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:
  • 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.
  • 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.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Shape Your 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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