Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Engineer – CAD to develop and deploy Frontend and Backend tools and flows for Digital Designs done in the company. This role is part of the global CAD team.

Job Description

Own some part of the overall CAD solution and be responsible for WW engagement with customers.
Good understanding of Digital Implementation Methodologies.
Hands-on in development & debug of CAD flows and with industry leading EDA tools in Digital Designs
Proactively engage with customers through regular follow-ups, tool training sessions, and consistent support throughout the entire deployment process.
Hands-on in mature software development practices, leading programming languages for potential AI/ML development tasks
Expected to work in a dynamic design environment
Evaluate EDA tools and flows for improved design efficiency and turnaround time
Experienced in leading small team.

Qualifications

BTech/MTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years of experience in EDA/CAD.
Proven experience in supporting mature-node technologies (e.g., 22nm, 12nm).
Expertise in Synopsys/Cadence RTL to GDS digital design flow.

(e.g., synthesis tools, implementation tools and STA tools)
Strong scripting skills (Tcl, Perl, Python) for automation of RTL to GDS digital design flow (e.g., synthesis, implementation tools and STA flows)
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment to task, and quality focus
Can – do attitude, openness to new environment, people and culture
Ability to propose innovative and leading-edge solutions
Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across highly experienced global teams

Additional Information

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.

Principal CAD Engineer