Principal System on Chip (SoC) Architect Engineer

Renesas Electronics India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Engineer, SOC Architect to shape end-to-end SoC solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets. You will define architectures, drive frontend RTL design, and collaborate with global teams to deliver first-pass silicon on ambitious timelines.

The role requires 12+ years in SoC/MCU architecture, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience across the SoC development lifecycle including front-end architecture and RTL design.
• RTL-to-GDSII flow and embedded software/system integration exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define product portfolio strategy and translate market needs into clear SoC/MCU requirements.
• Architect scalable SoC/MCU platforms with trade-offs across architecture options and IP reuse.
• Define–Own–Deliver SoC implementations meeting product KPIs, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Ensure end-to-end verification, validation, characterization and production test with rigorous review of outcomes.
• Lead IP selection strategies, including make/buy decisions and long-term platform reuse.
• Collaborate with RTL design, Verification, Firmware/Software, Pre-/Post-Silicon Validation, Test and Program Management teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Adaptability

Mentorship

Education

M.Tech / B.Tech in EE/CS

Job description

Principal Engineer , SOC Architect

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

About Renesas India (India for India – IFI)

Renesas continues to significantly expand its presence in India, with headcount approaching 1,000 and strong engagement across government, academia, and the broader semiconductor ecosystem. As India emerges as a strategic semiconductor market and a global talent hub, Renesas’ India for India (IFI) initiative is focused on creating differentiated products that address local market needs, while remaining globally competitive. This role represents a rare opportunity to shape future silicon platforms from India—directly influencing product architecture, execution methodologies, and portfolio direction for a fast‑growing, strategically important market. The individual will play a pivotal role in defining end‑to‑end SoC solutions that serve India’s unique applications across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and emerging domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Product & Portfolio Architecture
• Work closely with Business, Product Management, Sales, and Customers to define product portfolio strategy and translate market needs into clear SoC/MCU requirements.
• Architect scalable SoC/MCU platforms, including detailed technical specifications and cost–benefit trade‑offs across architecture options, process nodes, IP reuse, and integration strategies.
• Define–Own–Deliver SoC implementations that meet product KPIs, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Ensure end‑to‑end specification compliance across verification, validation, characterization, and production test, with rigorous review of outcomes prior to release.
• Drive paradigm shifts in SoC/MCU execution—covering team structures, tools, design methodologies, and processes—to enable high‑quality, first‑pass silicon.
• Lead IP selection strategies, including make/buy decisions, third‑party IP evaluation, and long‑term platform reuse.
• Collaborate deeply with RTL design, Design Verification, Firmware/Software, Pre‑ and Post‑Silicon Validation, Test, and Program Management teams.
• Enable delivery of first‑pass functional silicon on aggressive and aspirational schedules through architectural rigor and execution discipline.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including IP vendors, EDA partners, foundries, and OSATs.
• Represent Renesas at technical conferences, standards bodies, and ecosystem forums, contributing to thought leadership and technology direction.
• Contribute to training program definition and rollout, mentor senior engineers, and drive systematic lessons‑learned and best‑practice sharing across teams and programs.

Qualifications

• Strong can‑do attitude, adaptability, and openness to diverse people, cultures, and working environments.
• Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Hands‑on experience across key portions of the SoC development lifecycle, including: Front‑end architecture and RTL design Verification RTL‑to‑GDSII flow Embedded software and system‑level integration Broad technical exposure across multiple domains such as Automotive, Multimedia, Networking, Compute, Computer Vision, and Software‑defined systems.
• Proven ability to influence and coordinate across highly experienced, globally distributed cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills with a strong focus on quality and execution.
• M.Tech / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 12+ years of experience in SoC/MCU architecture and RTL design, including leadership across the full NPI lifecycle.

Additional Information

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.

Experience Level Senior Level

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 .