Principal HW System Architect (f/m/d)

Renesas Electronics; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a senior system architect to translate customer requirements into advanced connectivity SoCs. You will define architectural plans emphasizing low power, small size, and cost efficiency, and drive IP selection and vendor relationships.

The role requires a strong background in embedded systems, digital design and software architectures, with autonomy and teamwork to deliver state-of-the-art ICs. You will evaluate new platforms and monitor technology trends.

Qualifications

• Detailed technical experience in system definition/concept engineering in semiconductors.
• Strong background in digital design with a track record as a system architect.
• Solid understanding of embedded software architectures and MCUs/ DSPs.
• Knowledge of IC design/manufacturing processes and low-power wireless systems.
• Ability to analyze complex client propositions using internal knowhow.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and standardization requirements into SoC architectures and target specs.
• Define innovative architectural plans for connectivity SoCs focused on power, size, and cost.
• Derive IP blocks and select external IP with vendor relationships.
• Assess feasibility of new product platforms and drive performance evaluations.
• Scan technologies and market trends; perform competitive analyses.

Skills

System architect

Embedded systems

Low-power wireless

Bluetooth/WiFi

Digital design

Autonomy & teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc or MSc in Electronics

BSc/ MSc in EE or similar

Job description

• Responsible for helping Marketing translate customer and standardization bodies’ requirements into state-of-the-art SoC architectures and detailed target specifications
• Defining innovative and robust architectural plans for the Division’s connectivity SoCs targeting lowest power consumption, smallest system size and lowest cost solutions
• Derive new concepts and IP blocks required for future oriented ICs, including external IP selection and vendor relationships
• Drive the feasibility assessment of new product platforms
• Conduct performance evaluation/simulation of SoC architectures (e.g. bus/ cache performance)
• Scanning of related technologies and market trends; competitive analysis

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc Degree in Electronics
• Detailed technical experience in system definition/concept engineering within the semiconductor industry
• Strong background in digital design · Ideally with a solid, proven track record as system architect
• Strong technical background (BSc. EE, MSc. EE or similar) ideally in embedded System on Chips with microcontroller, DSP,RFand analog mixed signal content
• Solid working experience as a system architect
• Good understanding of IC design and manufacturing process
• System levelknow-howof low-power wireless systems and protocols,e.g.Bluetooth,WiFi
• Solid understanding of embedded system-on-chip architectures and embedded systems
• Understanding of embedded software and software architectures
• High degree of autonomy and strong teamwork abilities
• Able to analyze sometimes fuzzy client propositions/wishes of high complexity using best practices, based on internal technical knowhow and knowledge of customer’s systems
• Good analytic knowledge, creative, positive thinking and innovative
• Good communicationskills and a team-player
• Able toestablishand maintain internal networks amongst peers and designers
• Results driven, loads of passion and drive for technology!

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.

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 ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .