Seeking an experienced Application engineer to work with the Renesas Memory Interface Validation and Apps team on state-of-the-art products such as RCD and data buffers. This is a position with high visibility and high growth potential.
Duties/Responsibilities
Support product development life cycle from conception to production release. This involves interfacing with multiple functional teams including Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other engineering groups.
Achieve thorough and methodic understanding of requirements and challenges from the application environment.
Continuously expand detailed knowledge of Renesas Memory Interface product offerings.
Work with customers to help them achieve their goals and solve problems.
Write application notes and other documentation for external customers and partners, as well as for internal company users.
Develop solutions to help maximize performance of Renesas products in the user application environment.
Participate in the development of new product specifications to help ensure Renesas products will remain competitive in the field.
Design and debug hardware and software for lab validation and qualification purposes.
- 10+ years of direct experience in post-Silicon applications, debug, and validation.
Strong knowledge of DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 and/or SERDES protocols, testing and application.
Familiar with computer system architecture, especially for Intel x86 server system.
Skilled in the use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, pattern generators, ATE, Logic Analyzers.
Skilled in test automation development using Python.
Experience in high-speed test board design, analysis, and debug.
Familiarity with DIMM RCD, Data Buffer and I2C and I3C devices is a plus.
Good writing skills desired.
Education
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related, with 15+ years of relevant experience.
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?
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of direct experience in post-silicon applications, debug, and validation
- Strong knowledge of DDR3, DDR4, DDR5 and/or SERDES protocols, testing, and application
- Familiarity with computer system architecture, especially Intel x86 server systems
- Experience using oscilloscopes, pattern generators, ATE, and logic analyzers
- Experience developing test automation using Python
- Experience with high-speed test board design, analysis, and debug
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with DIMM RCD, data buffer, I2C, and I3C devices
- Good writing skills
Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests pay is generally fair-to-good across many roles, with base pay aligned to prevailing market levels in multiple U.S. locations. Engineering and leadership tracks can be competitive on total compensation, reinforcing a sense that pay can meet market expectations in key job families.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is solid and well-regarded by employees. Day-one eligibility in U.S. roles is described, supporting confidence in access and continuity of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave provide a comprehensive time-off framework. Company initiatives like Renesas Day and meeting-light Focus Fridays further support time away and balance.
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