Staff Application Engineer

Renesas; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Renesas is seeking a Staff Application Engineer to design systems using GreenPAK, FPGA, and related tools, and to plan prototype bring-up with bench testing and evaluation. You will generate technical documentation and support customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, strong communication, and collaboration across engineering groups in a fast-paced environment. A competitive compensation package is offered with bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in analog, digital, mixed-signal and power electronics.
• Proficient with GreenPAK, FPGA, and Verilog for development.
• Experience in prototype bring-up, bench testing and debugging.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• System design incorporating Renesas IC products (GreenPAK, FPGA).
• Plan and execute new product prototype bring-up, bench-testing, and evaluation.
• Prepare technical documentation (lab reports, datasheets, application notes).
• Provide technical support for external customers and internal teams.
• Deliver presentations and product training; capture feedback for improvements.
• Maintain lab/bench equipment and support testing activities.

Skills

Analog & Digital & Mixed-signal

FPGA/Verilog

IC prototyping/bench

Technical communication

Scripting

Education

BSEE or equivalent

MSEE preferred

Tools

GreenPAK

FPGA

Verilog

Job description

Staff Application Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Application Engineer of Renesas IC products to solve customer problems, including system design, bench-test, debug, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• System design incorporating our products (eg. GreenPAK, FPGA)

• Planning and execution of new product prototype bring-up, bench-testing, and evaluation.

• Technical documentation (eg. Lab Reports, Datasheets, Application Notes, etc)

• Technical support for external customers and internal teams.

• Presentations and product training

• Feedback findings, issues, potential improvements to other teams

• Lab / bench maintenance

Qualifications

• Education: BSEE or equivalent (MSEE preferred)

• 5+ years experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design

• Strong knowledge of configurable devices and development tools (eg. GreenPAK / FPGA / Verilog)

• IC prototyping / bench skills (prototype bring-up / debugging / lab measurement / scripting)

• Excellent technical communication / presentation skills

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $145K - $180K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including 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, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and 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.

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 (https://jobs.renesas.com/diversity-and-inclusion) .

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.

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1. Department Engineering

2. Location San Jose

3. Remote No

Requisition ID

20026287_2026-03-26