Principal Engineer, Performance Modelling

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performance verification of System-on-Chip (SoC) designs using Platform Architect and Emulation Platform. This role involves working closely with SoC architects and cross-functional teams to optimize SoC performance and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain performance models for SoC designs using Synopsys Platform Architect or Emulation Platform
• Collaborate with architecture, design, software and verification teams to define performance requirements and ensure alignment with overall system goals.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, including DDR, CPU, GPU, Interconnects and high-speed interface like PCIe, UCIe etc
• Identify performance bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve system efficiency.
• Conduct performance simulations and provide detailed analysis and reports.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in performance modelling and analysis techniques and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in SoC performance modelling and industry solutions.

 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in SoC performance modelling and analysis.
• Proficiency in using Platform Architect or Emulation platform for performance modelling and analysis
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, including CPU, GPU, DDR and interconnect subsystems. Any knowledge of NPUs and AI accelerators would be an added advantage.
• Experience with performance simulation tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

 

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     

 

At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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.