Detroit, Michigan, United States Hybrid

Renesas Electronics is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer

About the Role

Renesas Electronics is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer to advance our business and future vehicle technology. In this highly influential role, you will contribute to conceptualizing next-generation products and play a central part in customer development using our R-CAR SoC product line.

What You'll Do

  • Act as a solutions specialist for applications and product development in ADAS, automotive IVI, connected gateways, and multi-domain fusion.
  • Serve as the technical lead for regional customer support, coordinating with global teams to provide world-class technical assistance.
  • Support internal and external customer engagements from a technical perspective, including responses to RFIs/RFQs and deep dives into technical topics.
  • Understand customer product features and requirements, analyze these against Renesas offerings, identify critical support needs, and propose solutions.
  • Participate in custom solution development based on specific customer project needs.
  • Conduct technical meetings at various levels, including with customer executives, project leaders, and technical teams.
  • Coordinate and host technical debug sessions with domain experts from global teams.
  • Prepare technical collaterals, workshop materials, and application notes while interacting with global teams.
  • Collaborate closely with the regional FAE team and train them to enhance R-CAR SoC expertise.
  • Prepare and showcase R-CAR SoC demos and proof-of-concepts (POCs).
  • Deliver regular updates on customer projects to global AE directors and the leadership team.
  • Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the Renesas SOC portfolio, focusing on detailed technical specifications.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Over 10 years of experience related to embedded system software development.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded Linux, QNX, Android, AutoSAR, or FreeRTOS.
  • Expertise in embedded system debugging techniques, including hands-on hardware/software debugging and troubleshooting.
  • In-depth understanding of ADAS and IVI system design.
  • Experience with BSP/middleware, IPC for heterogeneous/multi-core architecture, security, and functional safety.
  • Experience with ADAS perception stack integration and Neural Network enablement on SoC NPU.

Technical Stack

  • C
  • C++
  • Embedded Linux
  • QNX
  • Android
  • AutoSAR
  • FreeRTOS
  • BSP/middleware

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with diverse global teams in SoC design, software development, product marketing, global AE teams, and regional field teams.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Flexible and inclusive work environment
  • Remote work option
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Opportunities to explore hardware and software capabilities

Work Mode

This role follows a hybrid work model.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination.

Required Skills
CC++embedded LinuxQNXAndroidAutoSARFreeRTOSBSPmiddlewareembedded system debugginghardware debuggingsoftware debuggingtroubleshooting
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Renesas Electronics
Renesas Electronics designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions, including power management chips for a wide range of applications in consumer and industrial markets.
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category embedded
Posted 2 months ago