Senior Staff Application Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
3D Printing
The Role
Develop and support digital power management solutions for data center applications. Translate customer and market needs into product requirements, collaborate with design and marketing teams, validate features using FPGA prototypes and laboratory automation, and resolve technical issues. Provide customer-facing technical marketing, training, product analysis, supplier coordination, intellectual property support, and guidance on application validation plans for multiphase power systems.
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Job Description

Renesas Performance Computing Power Application engineering team is seeking an individual to work on cutting edge digital power management solutions. A successful candidate will have a strong desire and ability to work in a technically challenging environment with other top performers to continue Renesas’s development of industry leading power management IC’s

This is an opportunity to contribute at a high level to the technical and commercial success of the corporation. To succeed, you will need to combine a deep technical understanding of multiphase VR systems, Renesas products and customer systems. You will have critical input on product definition and business planning activities. Your ability to work across functional groups through formal communication and direct interaction is critical to success. The position requires significant technical experience beyond traditional power management topics due to the embedded SOC nature of the products.

Responsibilities

Success in this position requires an ability to translate market understanding to product definition and ultimately to market adoption.

  • Support technical marketing through global customer visits to promote products and uncover critical customer needs.
  • Use knowledge gained to support marketing business plan activities by providing analysis demonstrating technical merit of Renesas solutions vs competing solutions.
  • Produce technically detailed Product Requirements Document to support creation of design specifications.
  • Work with design engineering when conflicts arise between requirements, capabilities and business expectations.
  • Participate in FPGA based design prototyping to verify key features and functions will meet expectations.
  • Work with design and other staff to find solutions when targets are not met.
  • Guide other staff in creation of Applications Validation Plans by using experience to ensure corner cases are covered
  • Develop valuable IP by finding unique solutions to critical customer problems.
  • Assist marketing with analysis to support a monetary value of Intellectual Property. 
  • Interface with key ASIC suppliers to understand requirements and ensure alignment in product development
  • Provide deep technical support and training to advance Renesas’s commercial success. 

Qualifications

  • Must have MS in Engineering or technical equivalent.
  •  Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in the power management industry.
  • Must Have experience with firmware-enabled products and powering large scale application- specific integrated circuit (Central processing unit /Graphics processing unit etc.) in the data center market is required.
  • Experience with multiphase DC/DC converters powering Intel/AMD/SoC systems.
  • Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit/System knowledge/experience.
  • Experience with digitally enabled power management products.
  • Understanding of control loop theory and its application in power converters.
  • Proficiency with a full complement of lab equipment including network. analyzers, oscilloscopes and waveform generators. 
  • Experience with automation of lab testing.

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.

Skills Required

  • MS in Engineering or technical equivalent
  • At least 10 years of experience in the power management industry
  • Experience with firmware-enabled products and powering large-scale application-specific integrated circuits, including CPU or GPU systems, in the data center market
  • Experience with multiphase DC/DC converters powering Intel, AMD, or SoC systems
  • Mixed-signal integrated circuit and system knowledge or experience
  • Experience with digitally enabled power management products
  • Understanding of control loop theory and its application in power converters
  • Proficiency with network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and other laboratory equipment
  • Experience automating laboratory testing

Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renesas Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Renesas Electronics.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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