Staff Design Implementation Engineer

We are seeking a Design Implementation Staff Engineer responsible for RTL implementation, integration, and sign‑off quality delivery of Automotive MCUs.

In this role, you will participate in the full front‑end (FE) design flow, from specification review through RTL coding, synthesis, timing/power closure, and close collaboration with verification, DFT, and backend teams. The engineer is also expected to drive design quality, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to methodology and reuse improvement across MCU products

Key Responsibilities

1. RTL Design & Implementation

Implement MCU IPs or subsystems (e.g., clock/reset, system control, power management, bus fabric, peripherals) from architecture and implementation specifications

Perform RTL coding, integration, and configuration at block, subsystem, or chip‑top level

Ensure design complies with automotive quality, safety, and low‑power requirements

2. Synthesis, Timing & Power

Execute logic synthesis, timing constraint development (SDC), and timing closure

Analyze and optimize performance, area, and power (PPA)

Support low‑power design techniques

3. Design Quality & Sign‑off

Run and close readiness checks

Review design against specs, DFMEA, and design guidelines

Support design reviews and sign‑off decisions

4. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with verification, DFT, backend, system, and validation teams

Support debug and root‑cause analysis of design issues across simulation, emulation, and silicon bring‑up

Communicate effectively with global teams

5. Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Mentor junior and senior engineers on RTL quality, timing, and implementation best practices

Contribute to methodology improvement, design reuse, and automation

Act as technical owner for assigned IPs or design areas

Experience:

5-7+ years of experience in MCU / SoC front‑end design and implementation

Proven experience in Automotive MCU development is strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of RTL design using Verilog / SystemVerilog

Solid understanding of MCU architecture and system integration

Hands‑on experience with EDA tools

Experience with timing closure, clock/reset design, and low‑power techniques

Familiarity with functional safety or security concepts (ISO 26262 / ISO‑SAE 21434 is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience owning IP from spec to silicon

Knowledge of DFT concepts and backend constraints

Scripting skills for flow automation

Experience working in multi‑site global development teams

Soft Skills:

Strong ownership and accountability

Clear and structured technical communication

Ability to coach and influence without formal authority

Comfortable working in fast‑paced, multi‑project environments

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.  

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