Principal Engineer. Virtual Prototype Modeling

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.

Virtual Prototype development for SoC and Electronics Systems for the purpose of embedded software development SystemC modeling experts for Virtual Prototype development, verification & deployment.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Developing SystemC/TLM2.0 based models of IP blocks, CPU, SoC, System
• Defining transaction level models of Processors/Cache controllers/Interconnects/Peripherals/NPU/ISP
• Porting OS on the virtual prototype, developing the device drivers etc.
• Verification of models at IP & SoC level
• Develop regressable self checking test suites using C/ARM assembly
• Develop System Level Flows and Methodologies using virtual prototypes
• Support the firmware and SW teams in effectively using the virtual prototypes

• MTech/BTech in EE/CS with hardware engineering experience of 15+ years.
• Proficiency in C / C++ / System C , Data structures, Algorithms, Object oriented programming
• Experience in developing SystemC, TLM based models for the virtual platform of an SoC
• Expertise in creating Virtual Prototype of SoC or electronics systems
• Experience in using Virtual Prototype tools (ARM Fast Models, Synopsys Virtualizer, Windriver SIMICS etc..)
• Validation of virtual prototypes, writing bare metal tests, Embedded tool chain, assembly language, debugging knowledge, embedded Linux
• Knowledge of Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, SoC architecture, bus protocols etc.
• Knowledge of Computer and Processor Arch (including Caches, MMU, Pipeline)
• Should have exposure to quality processes for project execution, delivery, and working with multiple teams across geos
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in application development in assembly or higher-level languages
• Preferred Expertise: IP-XACT, SystemRDL, SystemC-AMS

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at www.renesas.com.

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

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 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.