Job Description

This position will be leader of workload and performance analysis & HW/ SW optimization & co-design, including AI workloads, and SoC architecture, Expertise in architecture, design, validation, HW/SW optimization and co-design is required and Experience in platform design and translating any customer facing requirements into system level Requirements would be desirable.

Workload characterization, solution integration, performance/power tradeoffs, the development of advanced SoC architecture, modeling methodologies, and design enablement strategies across multiple product lines.

The ideal candidate is a recognized technical leader with deep expertise in workload & performance analysis, AI workloads, HW/ SW co-design and SoC architecture. They will partner with product groups, platform teams, and executive leadership to define and analyze product and SoCs for performance and workload analysis and help co-optimize using next-generation design methodologies that accelerate innovation and enable reuse across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for Workload analysis and Performance for both IPs and products across the company
• Lead architecture performance reviews and technical direction for complex IP/ SoC and subsystem developments.
• Establish best practices for hardware/software co-design and model-based development.
• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional teams spanning architecture, design, verification, emulation, and software.

AI-Driven Engineering Innovation

• Define and analyze AI workloads and performance needed for these workloads

Organizational Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Mentor directors, principal engineers, and distinguished engineers.
• Foster collaboration across Central Engineering, Product Groups, and external partners.
• Influence long-term semiconductor technology and platform strategy.

Qualifications

Education

• MS/ PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. PhD desired

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor or SoC development.
• 8+ years of technical leadership experience
• Proven experience leading performance and workload analysis and HW/ SW co-optimization

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Performance analysis
• Workload analysis
• AI workloads
• SoC architecture and integration
• Digital design methodologies
• IP and subsystem development
• Hardware/software co-design
• SoC verification methodologies
• Hands-on experience with:
• Performance and workload benchmarking
• Virtual platforms and executable specifications
• SoC performance modeling
• Design and verification automation flows

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.