Lead Digital Design Architect, SoC & Mixed-Signal

Renesas Electronics Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking a Principal Digital Engineer to architect, design and implement digital and mixed-signal ICs. You will collaborate with teams across the United States and China, driving from concept to production release.

The role requires leadership in SOC architecture, memory and interface knowledge, and a proven track record of delivering silicon on time and within cost targets. You will prepare documentation, support production tests, and help shape future technology.

Qualifications

• MSEE or PhD with 8+ years, or BSEE with 12+ years in relevant industry.
• Experience in SOC architecture and bus protocols (USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART).
• Strong communication and teamwork; AI savvy; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and implement the digital and mixed-signal IC.
• Lead development with teams in the US and China; from concept to production.
• Provide design documentation, silicon evaluation, debugging and test support.
• Contribute to technology requirements for future products.

Skills

SOC architecture

AHB/APB/AXI

Bus protocols

Embedded memories

RTL design

DFT

Communication

Teamwork

AI savvy

Mandarin

DDR memory

Mixed-signal

Project mgmt

Education

MSEE or PhD

BSEE

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking a Principal Digital Engineer to architect, design and implement digital and mixed-signal ICs. You will collaborate with teams across the United States and China, driving from concept to production release.

The role requires leadership in SOC architecture, memory and interface knowledge, and a proven track record of delivering silicon on time and within cost targets. You will prepare documentation, support production tests, and help shape future technology.