Sr Staff Engineer- RTL Design

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.

Seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior digital design engineer with knowledge of ASIC development flow. As a Senior Staff IC Design Engineer at Renesas India, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits that power our innovative MCU products. You will leverage your expertise in IC design to lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive the evolution of our design methodologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RTL synthesis and constraints generation/validation for MCU SoCs, ensuring they meet performance, power, and area specifications
• Develop and implement innovative implementation methodologies and tools to enhance productivity and design quality
• Be the bridge between Backend and Frontend teams to reconcile on hand-off and timing issues
• Conduct thorough design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to not only resolve collateral issues but also to improve the overall PPA
• Support Low Power Implementation
• Support formality checks

Preferred Experience

• Experience in owning RTL synthesis and constraints for complex IPs/SS/SoC
• Experience in owning or supporting STA at full-chip level
• Exposure to latest methodologies in constraints generation, promotion/demotion and validation
• Familiarity with Low Power Implementation flows

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and communication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field and with a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs
• BSEE degree and 10+ years of experience in IC design, or MSEE (or PhD) with 9+ years of experience and with a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, constraints validation and static timing analysis
• Strong understanding of digital design principles and methodologies, timing analysis, and verification methodologies
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers in IC design best practices and methodologies
• Scripting experience in Shell, Perl, Python and TCL is a plus
• Good communication skills for interacting between different design groups cross functional groups are required

Preferred:

• Experience with low-power design techniques and methodologies
• Familiarity with SoC design and integration

• Some level of understanding of DFT flows and steps
• Exposure to Automotive SoC designs

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex design challenges
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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 21,000 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. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.