Director of Hardware Engineering

Renesas Electronics Corporation; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation invites a seasoned engineering leader to drive global semiconductor hardware initiatives, focusing on silicon ecosystem development with EDA vendors, IP, and test-chip programs supporting MCU and SoC platforms.

You will align IP roadmap with the company’s long-term product strategy and collaborate with product, operations and software teams to deliver on schedule and meet KPIs. A 20+ year engineering background and advanced degree are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering or a similar field.
• 20+ years of engineering experience across design, verification and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for global semiconductor hardware engineering initiatives focused on silicon ecosystem development (EDA vendors, IP, test chip programs) in support of MCU/SoC programs.
• Help align IP roadmap with the company’s long-term product roadmap.
• Collaborate with product, operations and SW groups to ensure on-time delivery and attainment of KPI targets.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Provide leadership for global semiconductor hardware engineering initiatives focused on silicon ecosystem development including EDA vendors, IP and test chip programs in support of MCU and SoC programs and path finding initiatives.

Help align IP roadmap with the company’s long term product roadmap

Work in collaboration with product, operations and SW groups to ensure delivery on time and with the right KPIs.

Qualifications

A bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field.

20+ years of engineering experience, with a good understanding of design, verification, validation, across multiple technology generations.

Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills

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 our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.