Job Title
Staff Engineer - Validation and Test
Role Summary
This role involves leading the post-silicon system and functional validation of complex SoCs/MCUs, ensuring their functional correctness and performance across varied conditions.
Experience Level
Senior; requires 13+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, system validation, or embedded SoC bring-up.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading post-silicon validation for SoCs/MCUs.
- Developing validation plans and test strategies.
- Collaborating with various teams to identify validation scopes.
- Setting up environments for validation.
- Validating system functionality under stress conditions.
- Creating test content and automation scripts.
- Driving debug and root cause analysis.
- Tracking bugs and managing closure.
- Leading a team of validation engineers.
- Preparing validation reports and risk assessments.
Requirements
Required skills include:
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
- Strong understanding of SoC architecture and low-power design.
- Experience with high-speed interfaces and standard protocols.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for firmware development.
- Hands-on experience with lab tools like oscilloscopes.
- Familiarity with validation frameworks and issue tracking systems.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
Education Requirements
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
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.

Date Posted: 2026-03-11