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This role is accountable not only for delivering results, but for shaping how results are achieved across people, methodology, and organization.\n Deliver high-quality digital design and verification across all programs (schedule, performance, silicon success)\n\nAchieve predictable execution with early risk identification and strong mitigation frameworks\n\nImprove first-pass silicon success rate through disciplined verification and robust design practices\n\nEnable faster time-to-market through reuse, automation, and methodology standardization\n\nBuild the site into a self-sufficient digital & verification hub, reducing dependency on external sites\n\nResponsibility\nOwn end-to-end digital design and verification delivery for the site\n\nEstablish and drive verification strategy (simulation, formal, AMS/DMS) as a coherent, evolving plan\n\nOwn digital architecture quality, including system control logic, FSM design, FW interfaces, and IP reuse\n\nDefine and enforce sign-off criteria, including coverage, closure metrics, and design quality gates\n\nAlign digital and verification execution with product roadmap, customer requirements, and business priorities\n\nDirection (Strategic Leadership)\nDefine a clear multi-year vision for digital and verification capabilities at the site\n\nTranslate business and product strategy into technical roadmap and capability investments\n\nDrive adoption of best-in-class methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks\n\nContinuously adapt strategy based on execution gaps, competitive pressure, and program risk\n\nElevate the role from task execution to systemic impact and organizational leverage\n\nAlignment (Influence & Collaboration)\nLead cross-functional alignment with analog, system, FW, product, and test teams\n\nAct as the primary the site interface for digital and verification in global reviews\n\nAlign with other sites on IP reuse, methodology standardization, and sign-off practices\n\nBuild strong partnerships with product line managers to ensure design meets system and market needs\n\nEnsure seamless integration across global teams for multi-site program delivery\n\nCore Responsibilities\nTechnical & Architecture Leadership\nGuide architecture decisions for digital control systems, power management FSMs, and system interfaces\n\nEnsure robust design practices across:\n\nRTL quality (coding standards, lint, CDC)\n\nTiming closure (STA, constraints)\n\nDFT/scan and test readiness\n\nDrive design reuse strategy to improve productivity and consistency\n\nVerification Excellence\nEstablish a world-class DV capability including:\n\nCoverage-driven verification\n\nSystemVerilog/UVM environments\n\nFormal verification where applicable\n\nAMS/DMS co-simulation for mixed-signal validation\n\nDefine verification plans that ensure full coverage and sign-off confidence\n\nDrive automation and regression efficiency to scale execution\n\nExecution & Delivery\nOwn delivery across all digital and DV activities with clear accountability\n\nDrive execution rigor:\n\nMilestone planning\n\nRisk tracking and mitigation\n\nTransparent status reporting\n\nEnsure consistent on-time tape-out with high-quality silicon\n\nOrganization & Talent\nBuild and scale a high-performing digital & verification team\n\nDefine roles, expectations, and career progression aligned with job leveling frameworks\n\nDevelop technical leaders and mentors to increase organizational leverage\n\nDrive hiring, retention, and capability growth aligned with site strategy\n\nMethodology & Continuous Improvement\nInstitutionalize standardized design and verification flows\n\nDrive continuous improvements in:\n\nProductivity (reuse, automation)\n\nQuality (coverage, bug escape reduction)\n\nEfficiency (cycle time reduction)\n\nPromote a culture of data-driven decision making and engineering rigor\n\nExpected Impact\nThe site becomes a strategic execution hub for mixed-signal digital and verification\n\nSignificant improvement in execution predictability and silicon success\n\nIncreased engineering productivity without proportional headcount growth\n\nStrong pipeline of technical leaders and scalable expertise\n\nEnhanced customer confidence and competitive positioning\n\nProfile & Leadership Bar\nProven leader in digital IC design and/or verification at scale\n\nTrack record of delivering complex mixed-signal SoCs end-to-end\n\nDeep expertise in:\n\nRTL design, FSM/control logic\n\nVerification methodologies (UVM, formal, AMS/DMS)\n\nAbility to operate across strategy, system architecture, and execution simultaneously\n\nStrong leadership presence with the ability to influence across global teams\n\n 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.\nAt 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.\nWe believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.\nAre you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?\nRenesas 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.\nRenesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. 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