Staff Software Engineer

About the job

Company Description Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of the electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you Renesas is a global, multi-billion dollar; publicly-traded company headquartered in Japan, and has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. Renesas is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data center, and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our solutions drive products developed by major innovators around the world. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics.

Job Description The software team is seeking a Staff SW Engineer who is technically savvy and is excited about working within a SoC development team to produce customer facing software. This position involves a wide range of challenges from interfacing with IC, firmware designers, Renesas internal cloud infrastructure team, product definition team and other stake holders.  As part of one of Renesas’s fastest growing product lines, you will have the opportunity to directly impact customer experience through work on software products that enable feature rich hardware to shine.  If you like problem-solving, working with systems involving software/firmware/hardware, and switching between multiple languages and paradigms, we’d like to hear from you. If you seek a place to shine with no artificial barriers, apply now! Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, test, and maintain software that meets the needs of both customers and internal teams

- Gather and drive clarity on software requirements from diverse groups including customers, application engineers, hardware, firmware and cloud infrastructure engineers

- Contribute to both existing and new projects, covering a broad range of languages and scope. We use Java, Kotlin and Python.

- Aid in code reviews for fellow team members, as required

Qualifications - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

- 9+ years of software development experience

- Technical expertise in cloud technologies like Java, python, Kotlin, Spring

- Assist in the upkeep of code quality, reusability, and continual code evaluation

- Investigate and apply new technologies to enhance the user experience

- Ability to design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions using creative, unconventional approaches

- Strong understanding of Software Architecture and Design principles, Behavior-Driven Development and unit testing

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across teams

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with Generative and Agentic AI for software development.

- Experience working with JavaScript, JavaFX or GUI development

- Understanding of DevOps including JIRA, Confluence and GitLab preferred

- Understanding of basic electronics, microcontroller programming and bus communication.

Additional Information Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. A leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders. We are committed to creating a diverse culture where everyone is included and feels a sense of belonging. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

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 .