PMIC Firmware Verification Engineer (Pre/Post-Silicon)

Renesas Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics America in Austin, TX is seeking a mid-level PMIC Firmware Verification Engineer to verify embedded firmware for high-performance PMICs used in data centers, AI accelerators, networks, and computing platforms.

You will drive pre-silicon and post-silicon verification with SystemVerilog testbenches, RTL familiarity, and Python/Perl scripting to streamline regressions and lab measurements. Collaboration with firmware, silicon, and applications teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of firmware verification in pre-silicon environments.
• Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog testbenches.
• Working familiarity with RTL or digital subsystems.
• Strong C programming for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python or Perl for scripting and test automation.
• Strong debugging ability and analytical reasoning.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SystemVerilog testbenches to verify firmware behavior and firmware–hardware interaction.
• Run simulations and debug issues in pre-silicon environments, including RTL simulations and emulation platforms.
• Support post-silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization of PMIC firmware features.
• Assist firmware developers in implementing and debugging control algorithms, sequencing logic, telemetry, and protections.
• Create automated scripts (Python/Perl) to streamline verification regressions and lab bench measurements.
• Use test equipment to validate functionality and debug hardware/firmware issues.
• Document firmware verification flows, test plans, and test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues found during validation, simulation, or customer evaluation.

Skills

SystemVerilog

C programming

Python/Perl

Debugging

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

UVM

Job description

Renesas Electronics America in Austin, TX is seeking a mid-level PMIC Firmware Verification Engineer to verify embedded firmware for high-performance PMICs used in data centers, AI accelerators, networks, and computing platforms.

You will drive pre-silicon and post-silicon verification with SystemVerilog testbenches, RTL familiarity, and Python/Perl scripting to streamline regressions and lab measurements. Collaboration with firmware, silicon, and applications teams is essential.