Staff Digital Design Engineer (f/m/d)

Renesas is a global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products. Our Development Team in Dresden/Munich designs the next generation of ASSPs for automotive and industrial sensing solutions. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Staff Digital Design Engineer to join our team and contribute significantly to our success in developing cutting-edge semiconductor products.

 

As a Staff Digital Design Engineer (f/m/d), you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and validation of digital modules for our sensing solutions. You will work closely with our System Engineer, Chip Architect, as well as with Analog, Digital, Verification, and Validation Engineers. Your expertise in RTL design and simulation will be pivotal in driving our projects to success.

The Job

• Design, develop, and validate digital modules for automotive and industrial applications
• Extract digital module objectives from high-level specifications and support the development and documentation of system architecture
• Take ownership of the digital system implementation, ensuring robust and reliable design
• Perform RTL coding and debugging using Verilog and/or System Verilog
• Conduct RTL and gate level simulations to ensure design accuracy and performance
• Support product development deliverables, including DfT/DfM, design- and system-level documentation, and transfer to production; ensuring risk mitigation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including analog design, verification, and DFT, to ensure cohesive project development
• Drive innovative IP concept definition based on high-level product specifications
• Evaluate third-party IPs, customize, and integrate them into the design

Your Profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in digital design and analog/mixed-signal IC development
• Excellent knowledge in Verilog and System Verilog RTL coding
• Knowledge in digital design flow, including architecture, RTL design, DfT/DfM, verification and synthesis
• Experience with digital design backend flow including synthesis, timing analysis, and generation of scan and functional test patterns
• Knowledge of UVM verification methodology and assertions/fault injection is a plus
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers and with FPGA prototyping is appreciated
• Familiarity with automotive and functional safety development processes and standards

based on IATF16949 & ISO26262
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with version control and requirements tracking tools
• Good command of English language; German is advantageous

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.