ARM CPU Subsystem Design Leader

Role Summary

The ARM CPU Subsystem Design Leader will lead the technical decision-making and design direction of CPU subsystem development for automotive SoCs, with a focus on enhancing technical capabilities. The role involves close collaboration with surrounding teams and IP vendors to drive the entire development process forward.

Experience Level

Mid-level

Responsibilities

The ARM CPU Subsystem Design Leader will be responsible for:

• Defining specifications and architecture for the CPU subsystem within automotive SoCs (R-Car series).
• Organizing and reviewing design guidelines while maintaining a systems-level optimization perspective.
• Participating in the logical design and verification phases, contributing to technical debates and design decisions.
• Conducting technical examinations that consider power, performance, and reliability constraints in alignment with the overall SoC.
• Engaging in technical communications with IP vendors regarding implementation IP specifications and constraints.
• Driving global development efforts in collaboration with design centers in India and Vietnam, as well as IP vendors, using English.

Requirements

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Practical experience in specification, design, verification, or performance evaluation in one of the following areas: CPU (processor cores, exception/interruption control), cache mechanisms (cache hierarchy, coherence, memory consistency), or memory peripherals (interconnects, memory control, memory interfaces).
• Experience in summarizing design guidelines and technical points based on requirements and sharing them with stakeholders.
• Understanding of logical design and verification flows with a background in actively participating in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with teams and related IP contacts, fostering technological consensus.
• No resistance to technical discussions and specifications in English, with business-level proficiency in Japanese.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.