Renesas Electronics is looking for a Principal Engineer to serve as a senior embedded systems expert driving innovation in automotive technology. You will join the MCU Tools and Ecosystem team to shape the usability and functionality of our automotive microcontroller ecosystem, improve existing tools, create proof of concepts, and participate in the design, deployment, and optimization of embedded systems for automotive applications.
What You'll Do
- Drive the development of complex embedded applications and reference designs using Renesas MCUs, focusing on motor control, inverter, communication gateway, and other key automotive applications.
- Provide deep technical direction on low-level embedded programming, real-time operating systems, hardware abstraction layers, and system performance optimization.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to strategic automotive customers, supporting integration and deployment of MCU solutions within their systems.
- Offer efficient technical assistance to marketing and sales teams during design activities, ensuring successful implementation and integration.
- Provide technical training to FAE, Sales, partners, and customers.
- Work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure cohesive, robust, and scalable solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and application teams, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field of study.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded systems software development, ideally within the automotive domain.
- Deep knowledge of embedded processors and microcontroller architectures in automotive applications.
- Deep knowledge of embedded operating systems.
- Deep knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
- Deep knowledge of low-level embedded programming in C, and scripting with Python or equivalent.
- Deep knowledge of development, integration, and debugging of low-level drivers and firmware components, including hardware abstraction layers and related middleware.
- Deep knowledge of board-level design, circuit analysis, debugging with tools such as oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Deep knowledge of automated and system-level testing frameworks and methodologies.
- Motivation to initiate and drive projects to completion with an open mind for working in an international environment.
- Good sense of understanding technical requirements and customer expectations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to represent technical solutions clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentorship, innovation, and delivering impactful results.
Technical Stack
- C
- Python
- CAN
- LIN
- FlexRay
- Ethernet
Team & Environment
You will be part of the MCU Tools and Ecosystem team, working closely with hardware and software teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions.
- Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs.
- Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment.
- Remote work option.
- Employee Resource Groups.
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model.
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.
