Senior Firmware Verification Engineer

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 is seeking a mid‑level PMIC Firmware Verification Engineer to join our Infrastructure Power team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will verify and validate embedded firmware used to control high‑performance power management ICs for data center, AI accelerator, networking, and computing platforms.

This role focuses on pre‑silicon and post‑silicon verification, requiring a solid understanding of power electronics and practical experience with SystemVerilog‑based verification. You will work closely with firmware, silicon design, and applications engineers to ensure reliable PMIC operation in real customer environments.

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 (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers) 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.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, OR Computer Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of firmware verification experience in pre‑silicon environment.
• Hands‑on experience developing or using SystemVerilog testbenches.
• Working familiarity with hardware RTL or digital subsystem design.
• Strong programming skills in C for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python or Perl for scripting and test automation.
• Strong debugging ability and analytical reasoning skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UVM or other structured verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex‑M microcontrollers.
• Experience with emulation platforms such as FPGA‑based environments or QEMU.
• Familiarity with debug tools such as SimVision, Verdi, or similar.
• Understanding of I2C, PMBus, SPI, or other low‑speed bus protocols.
• Knowledge of digital voltage regulation, control loop behavior, and system‑level power sequencing.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for firmware or simulation regression.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local 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.