Sr Principal Engineer, MCU Architect

We are looking for an experienced leader for high performance SOCs/MCUs, for the SOC Architecture organization working closely with business, product marketing, system architects, SOC design architects and designers, software architects and developers.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to

• Drive Architecture that will define the SOC/MCU architecture and detailed technical specifications from product requirements provided by business and product marketing organizations.
• Define-Own-Deliver the chip implementation that meet KPI & product requirement, including the specification compliance – ensuring coverage from verification, validation, characterization and test. Then reviewing the outcomes to make sure the product is compliant.
• Experience leading advanced automotive high performance SOCs/vehicle computers/SDVs/MCUs highly desired.
• Drive paradigm shifts in SOC/MCU execution including team structures, tool usage, methods, processes for high quality tape-out.
• IP selection and make/buy decisions are a key factor for this role.
• Need to work with peers across the business to drive change throughout Renesas to have common methods that work across the whole organization in partnership and collaboration with stakeholders and influence the direction taken.
• Role will involve external stakeholder engagement such as: supplier management, technical conference participation, technical standards engagement/awareness.
• Involve training program definition and roll out, lessons learned proliferation and best practice sharing

• Can – do attitude, openness to new environment, people and culture.
• Background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• System and Architecture level background is a must.
• Advance technology node understanding and tapeout experience is a must.
• At least 18+ years of experience in leading NPI product development, technology, and teams
• In depth knowledge of industry standard tools and methodology
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment to task, and quality focus.
• Passion for continuously improvement of processes, methods, tracking mechanisms, coverage, automation and quality.
• Presentation and negotiation skills with ability to positively influence.
• Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across a cross functional, highly experienced global teams.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

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?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.