Senior Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Renesas Electronics scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
The Software Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help bridge the gap between complex hardware and exceptional customer experience. In this role, you will collaborate across disciplines, interfacing directly with IC design, firmware, and marketing teams to build intuitive, customer-facing software that unlocks the full potential of our silicon. As part of one of Renesas’s fastest-growing product lines, your work will directly impact how clients interact with our next-generation SoC technology. If you thrive on cross-functional problem solving, master multiple programming paradigms, and want to work in an environment with zero artificial barriers to your growth, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, debug, test, and maintain software that meets the needs of both customers and internal teams
- Work with software requirements from diverse groups including customers, application engineers, hardware, and firmware engineers.
- Contribute to both existing and new projects, covering a broad range of languages and scope. We use Java, Kotlin and Python, Typescript/React
- Collaborate with applications and systems engineers to troubleshoot systems failures and propose software remedies
- Participate in code reviews for fellow team members
- 5+ years of software development experience covering breadth and depth
- Technical expertise in Java programming language, with a strong preference for those with Kotlin knowledge
- Experience with JavaFX or GUI development is strongly preferred, including exposure to JavaScript or TypeScript
- Ability to investigate and apply new technologies to enhance the developer experience
- Executes creative software solutions, design, development and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
- Strong understanding of Software Architecture and Design principles, Behavior-Driven Development and unit testing
- Must have highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence and GitLab preferred
- Experience with basic electronics, microcontroller programming and bus communications strongly preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
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.
Renesas 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. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.