Principal IC Designer

As part of Renesas’s Performance Computing Power Business, you will contribute to the development of our next-generation ICs for low-voltage, high-current, power applications.  This highly experienced team is seeking an experienced DSP and Systems design engineer to expand the team’s capabilities.

We are seeking a Principal IC Design Engineer to specify, develop, and document the architecture and design of the digital regulation loop control sub-system for AI, Server, and emerging high performance computing product spaces.  This position supports our highest value loop intellectual property and requires deep understanding of control theory, mixed-signal DSP architecture and implementation, and the application of those concepts to real-world customer applications.

What you will do:

• Develop high-level System Verilog models of digital control loop functionality
• Implement synthesizable RTL to realize performance DSP hardware within process, voltage, and area constraints
• Work with Applications and Systems Engineering team members to architect solutions
• Test and Validate Digital Loop features in FPGA prototype systems designed to operate supporting real-time power regulation
• Support training for DV, applications, and validation engineers on control loop theory of operation and implementation-specific behaviors
• Mentor and train junior DSP and digital designers
• Triage and debug customer systems with applications engineers to identify, root cause, and solve field-reported bugs or exceptions.
• Work within the new product development process to scope work and schedule time needed to support IC tapeouts

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Electrical Engineer. 
• More than 12 years of hands-on experience in integrated circuit (IC) engineering, specializing in the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated track record of leading the development of commercially successful digital mixed-signal IC products
• Flexibility is required.  The server market is very dynamic.  We specify products a year ahead of first CPU silicon.  OEM and ODM definitions and schedules change dramatically from business plan to first silicon and our priorities flow directly from those engagements. 
  • You must stay engaged with the Product Definition team to understand and adapt to rapidly changing market and competitive pressure
  • You will also need to attempt to stay ahead of the market needs by anticipating functions and features for next generation architectures.
• Strong communications skills and broad technical skills are essential.  The team that supports this effort is global and effective written and verbal communication is essential.

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 22,000 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.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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