Staff Firmware Engineer

Job description

Job Description

REA is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer for our Performance Computing Power (PCP) team in Austin, TX, where we develop the most advanced digital power ICs in the industry. You will architect, design, and maintain firmware for integrated circuits that supply power to the largest and most powerful advanced computing platforms. Your contributions will span low level circuits to large system design, and you will see those systems all the way through to high volume manufacturing.

Job Duties

Design, develop, and verify embedded firmware for digital PWM voltage regulators

Write firmware patches to implement new features or apply hardware workaround

Work with hardware design team to define interface based on user requirements

Write specification to document firmware architecture and implementation

Collaborate with validation team to bring up new silicon and debug any issues found

Develop automated tests to validate firmware on lab bench using test equipment

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in firmware development on custom SOCs in pre and post silicon environment

BS/MS **** in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field

Expert at embedded firmware development in C and assembly programming language

Good understanding of software development cycle and version control system

Skillful at interrupt, memory, and performance optimization for real-time applications

Deep understanding of state machine driven task management and RTOS concepts

Experience working with hardware RTL design in Verilog

Proficient at Linux command line and a scripting language such as Python/Perl

Strong analytical skills and debug methodology with excellent attention to detail

Good written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of ARM cortex M-series processors and ARM compiler toolchain

Working experience with Cadence or Synopsys design tools: SimVision or Verdi

Solid understanding of serial bus protocols such as I2C, SPI

Test Driven Development (TDD) and standalone FW unit test bench

Familiarity with DC-DC buck converter concepts and applications

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.

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Worksite address

austin, TX, 78716, US

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