374,061open jobs
9,677companies
50,954added this week
Browse all
Salary
$145k – $180k per year
Location
In office (San Jose)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
Renesas Electronics is a major Japanese semiconductor manufacturer specializing in microcontrollers, system-on-chips (SoCs), power management devices, and analog technologies. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company was established through the consolidation of the semiconductor divisions of Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric, and NEC. It serves as a key supplier for the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors globally.

We are looking for a Staff Application Engineer of Renesas IC products to solve customer problems, including system design, bench-test, debug, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

  • System design incorporating our products (eg. GreenPAK, FPGA)
  • Planning and execution of new product prototype bring-up, bench-testing, and evaluation.
  • Technical documentation (eg. Lab Reports, Datasheets, Application Notes, etc)
  • Technical support for external customers and internal teams.
  • Presentations and product training
  • Feedback findings, issues, potential improvements to other teams
  • Lab / bench maintenance
  • Education: BSEE or equivalent (MSEE preferred)
  • 5+ years experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design
  • Strong knowledge of configurable devices and development tools (eg. GreenPAK / FPGA / Verilog)
  • IC prototyping / bench skills (prototype bring-up / debugging / lab measurement / scripting)
  • Excellent technical communication / presentation skills

The expected annual pay range for this position is $145K - $180K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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.

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
374,061 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Your match

How well do you fit this role?
Two answers are enough for a real match. No account needed.
Check my fit
Answers stay in this browser until you create an account.

Recommended for you based on this role

Similar stack
Same company
San Jose
$100k – $207k per year (Estimated) • Remote • 10+ years exp • Master's Degree • Markham
Verilog
VHDL
Apply
In office • Full-Time • Boulogne-Billancourt
C++
MATLAB
SystemC
Verilog
VHDL
MATLAB
Simulink
Apply
In office • 8+ years exp
Perl
Verilog
VHDL
AI/ML
AI Agents
Cursor
DevOps
HPC
Chips/EDA
Formal Verification
Synopsys TestMAX
Apply
$136k – $204k per year • In office • 6+ years exp
MATLAB
Perl
Python
Verilog
Apply
$112k – $168k per year • In office
Perl
Python
SystemVerilog
Verilog
VHDL
Chips/EDA
Cadence Palladium
Siemens Veloce
UVM
Apply
$90k – $217k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 7+ years exp • Israel
SystemVerilog
Chips/EDA
UVM
Apply
Sr System Engineer 9 hours ago
$110k – $171k per year • In office • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • San Jose
C++
DevOps
Git
Ubuntu
Apply
$45k – $79k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • Kodaira
AI/ML
AI Agents
Apply
$147k – $268k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 5+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Austin
Apply
$38k – $101k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • Kodaira
Apply
$122k – $195k per year • Equity • In office • Full-Time • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • San Jose
Apply
$91k – $183k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Longmont • San Jose
Python
DevOps
CI/CD
Apply
$180k – $225k per year • In office • Full-Time • 15+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • San Jose
Apply
$216k – $270k per year • In office • Full-Time • 10+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • San Jose
AI/ML
AI Agents
Apply
Sr System Engineer 9 hours ago
$110k – $171k per year • In office • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • San Jose
C++
DevOps
Git
Ubuntu
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
374,061 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.