Firmware Engineer (f/m/d) for Embedded / Automotive / ASIP RISC‑-V

Renesas; Germering; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Renesas is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design, develop and validate embedded firmware for ASIP/RISC-V based architectures used in automotive and industrial sensors and controls.

The role requires strong C and assembler skills, experience with real-time, bare-metal systems, and knowledge of ISO 26262/ASPICE. You will collaborate with hardware, software and systems teams to implement robust toolchains and tests.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/ Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong embedded C programming in bare-metal environments and assembler.
• Experience with ASIP/RISC-V architectures and firmware for deeply embedded MCUs/DSPs.
• Proficiency with development tools, simulators, debuggers, and static analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and ASPICE software development processes.
• Professional English communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with system architects and hardware development teams.
• Contribute to the definition, customization, and optimization of ASIP architectures.
• Design and implement firmware for deeply embedded microcontrollers/DSPs.
• Define and refine firmware requirements and architecture.
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation strategies.
• Establish and maintain toolchains, simulation environments, and debug workflows.
• Support performance analysis and optimization in real-time environments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Embedded C

Assembler

Python

ASIP/RISC‑V

ISO 26262

ASPICE

English

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in EE/CS

Tools

Debuggers

Simulators

Static analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Firmware Engineer (f/m/d) for Embedded / Automotive / ASIP RISC‑-V

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and validate firmware for Application-Specific Instruction Processors (ASIP, RISC‑-V–based) used in automotive & industrial sensor signal conditioning, actuator control and communication interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with system architects, product definition, and hardware development teams
• Contribute to the definition, customization, and optimization of ASIP (RISC‑-V-based) architectures
• Design and implement firmware for deeply embedded application-specific microcontrollers / DSPs
• Define and refine firmware requirements and firmware architecture
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation strategies
• Establish and maintain toolchains, simulation environments, and debug workflows
• Support performance analysis and optimization in constrained (real-time) environments
• Ensure compliance of the implementation with functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong expertise in embedded C programming (bare-metal environments) & Assembler
• Proficiency with embedded development tools:
  • Compilers, debuggers, linkers
  • Simulators and emulators
  • Static analysis and testing tools
• Solid understanding of:
  • Memory-constrained and real-time systems
  • Low-level hardware interaction (register‑level programming)
  • CPU architecture principles
• Experience with signal processing basics (e.g., FIR/IIR filters, ADC data handling)
• Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for test automation and tooling
• Good understanding of ASPICE & ISO 26262 software development processes
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) required

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?

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