Staff Engineer- DV

Job Description

HPC is an organization responsible for Renesas' business operations primarily focused on automotive MCUs (Microcontrollers) and SoCs (System-on-Chips). It specializes in high-performance computing technology that supports the evolution of automobiles, providing essential semiconductors for next-generation automotive systems such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connected cars, EV control, and infotainment. HPC offers diverse roles, including MCU / SoC design and development, marketing, and business management. HPC operates globally, collaborating with locations in Japan, the United States, Europe, China, India, and other countries.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Staff SoC / MCU Verification Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the verification of complex System-on-Chip (SoC / MCU) designs, ensuring functionality, performance, and quality meet project and customer specifications. This position requires expertise in advanced verification methodologies, formal verification, strong technical leadership, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Staff Engineer, DV

Experience- 6+ years

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff SoC / MCU Design Verification Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the verification of complex System-on-Chip (SoC / MCU) designs, ensuring functionality, performance, and quality meet project and customer specifications. This position requires expertise in advanced verification methodologies, strong technical leadership, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• MCU-Level UVM Verification : Implement modular UVM testbenches for SoC subsystems (e.g., sensor hubs, AI accelerators, communication fabrics).
• Develop coverage-driven verification plans (functional, code, assertion coverage) aligned with automotive safety and security requirements.
• Debug complex SoC-level scenarios (e.g., multi-protocol interactions, power-aware verification).

Automotive VIP Integration : Integrate and customize 3rd-party VIPs (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor) for automotive protocols.

Soft Skills

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’

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