Sr System Engineer

Renesas Electronics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own the full development lifecycle of embedded electronic systems, from concept and architecture through hardware design, PCB layout, and firmware implementation.

You will design and develop electronic systems, perform schematic capture with Altium, drive PCB reviews, and implement drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet) with C/C++ for 32-bit ARM MCUs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems engineering in a professional setting.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ firmware development for 32-bit ARM MCUs or MPUs.
• Solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design, including power electronics fundamentals.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
• Proficiency with debug tools: JTAG/SWD probes, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets, application notes, and reference manuals independently.
• Strong documentation habits and experience with version control systems (Git).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems from requirements to production, including power supply design, signal conditioning, communication interfaces, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform schematic capture using industry-standard EDA tools (Altium).
• Execute PCB layout, routing, and design rule review for multi-layer boards, ensuring signal integrity, EMC compliance, and thermal performance.
• Write and maintain hardware design documentation, including schematics, BOM, and design verification reports.
• Implement and optimize peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet) and communication stacks.
• Write clean, maintainable C/C++ code following embedded best practices, including memory management, interrupt handling, and low-power design.
• Perform bring-up, debugging, and root cause analysis of complex hardware/firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debug tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level requirements are met and properly validated.
• Lead PCB design reviews.

Skills

C/C++ firmware development

Embedded systems engineering

ARM MCU/MPU experience

Digital/analog circuit design

Embedded communication protocols

Git version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

JTAG/SWD probes

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

100% onsite - San Jose, CA or Morrisville, NC

We are looking for a talented and versatile Sr. Systems Enginee to join our embedded engineering team. In this role, you will own the full development lifecycle of embedded electronic systems — from concept and architecture through hardware design, PCB layout, and firmware implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop electronic systems from requirements to production, including power supply design, signal conditioning, communication interfaces, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform schematic capture using industry-standard EDA tools (Altium).
• Execute PCB layout, routing, and design rule review for multi-layer boards, ensuring signal integrity, EMC compliance, and thermal performance.
• Write and maintain hardware design documentation, including schematics, BOM, and design verification reports.
• Implement and optimize peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet) and communication stacks.
• Write clean, maintainable C/C++ code following embedded best practices, including memory management, interrupt handling, and low-power design.
• Perform bring-up, debugging, and root cause analysis of complex hardware/firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debug tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level requirements are met and properly validated.
• Lead PCB design reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems engineering in a professional setting.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ firmware development for 32-bit ARM MCUs or MPUs.
• Solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design, including power electronics fundamentals.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
• Proficiency with debug tools: JTAG/SWD probes, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets, application notes, and reference manuals independently.
• Strong documentation habits and experience with version control systems (Git).

NICE TO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

Candidates with any of the following will be given strong preference:

• Embedded Linux experience — Embedded Linux:

• Board bring-up, device tree configuration, and kernel/driver development.
• Yocto Project or Ubuntu for custom Linux distribution builds.
• Familiarity with Linux IPC mechanisms, system services, and application development.

• Motor control and power electronics — Motor Control & Power Systems:

• Field-Oriented Control (FOC) / BLDC / PMSM motor drive design and implementation.
• Power electronics design: DC-DC converters, motor driver stages, gate drive circuits.
• Experience with motor control libraries or DSPs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The expected annual pay range for this position is $109,500 - $171,150. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

• medical
• health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• dental
• vision
• health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• pre‑tax commuter benefits
• life insurance
• AD&D
• pet insurance
• company‑paid life insurance and AD&D
• LTD
• short term medical benefits
• paid sick time
• paid holidays
• accrued paid vacation

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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.

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.