Principal Digital Engineer
RenesasJob Title
Principal Digital Engineer
Role Summary
Lead specification, architecture, design, verification, and physical implementation of digital IP and system-level solutions for power-management IC products within the BMS/Power Design team. Collaborate with Test, Product, Application Engineering and customers to drive products from specification through silicon validation and release.
Work focuses on next-generation ICs for consumer, industrial and automotive power markets.
Experience Level
Senior — 15+ years of professional experience in Digital Design Engineering.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Define chip specifications and evaluate process/technology options for target applications.
- Lead system-level design and digital module implementation, including full-chip simulations.
- Develop and execute comprehensive design verification plans to ensure system-level correctness.
- Manage synthesis and place-and-route constraints, including clock tree specifications.
- Oversee testability: scan insertion, pattern generation, and other DFT activities to meet silicon quality targets.
- Partner with Test, Product, and Application Engineering to develop validation plans and guide product releases.
- Engage with customers to capture application requirements and define system-level solutions; support customer technical reviews and design-ins.
- Provide technical subject-matter expertise for internal teams and marketing activities.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Expert Verilog coding skills; strong experience with register-file design, serial interfaces, and state-machine architectures.
- Hands-on experience with Cadence tool flow for synthesis, linting, static timing analysis (STA), and CDC closure.
- Proven DFT experience including scan insertion, self-test methodologies, and automation scripting.
- Strong verification background with SystemVerilog; experience developing and executing verification plans.
- Demonstrated ability to manage physical implementation requirements and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical and customer-facing interactions.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Verilog-AMS for functional modeling and mixed-signal verification.
- Experience automating flows and tools beyond standard Cadence flows.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred. The role expects substantial industry experience (as noted above).
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.
