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Senior Director, Hardware Engineering

Renesas Electronics921 open roles

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Job Description

The Senior Director, Central Engineering will lead the development of advanced SoC architecture, modeling methodologies, and design enablement strategies across multiple product lines. This role is responsible for establishing scalable design and verification methodologies, driving SystemC and SystemVerilog model development, and leveraging AI-driven techniques to improve productivity, quality, and time-to-market for complex semiconductor SoCs.

The ideal candidate is a recognized technical leader with deep expertise in SoC architecture, system modeling, RTL development, and engineering process transformation. They will partner with product groups, platform teams, and executive leadership to define and deploy next-generation design methodologies that accelerate innovation and enable reuse across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Define and drive the strategic roadmap for SoC design methodologies across the company.
  • Lead architecture reviews and technical direction for complex SoC and subsystem developments.
  • Establish best practices for hardware/software co-design and model-based development.
  • Provide technical leadership for cross-functional teams spanning architecture, design, verification, emulation, and software.

System Modeling & Virtual Platforms

  • Lead development of transaction-level and architectural models using SystemC/TLM.
  • Define methodologies for building executable SoC specifications and virtual platforms.
  • Drive alignment between SystemC models, RTL implementations, and software development environments.
  • Enable early software development and system validation using virtual prototypes.

Design & Verification Methodology

  • Develop and standardize SoC modeling and verification flows using SystemVerilog, UVM, and related methodologies.
  • Promote reusable IP, subsystem, and SoC-level modeling frameworks.
  • Drive methodology adoption across product groups to improve predictability, quality, and reuse.
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to measure design productivity and model accuracy.

AI-Driven Engineering Innovation

  • Define and implement AI-enabled methodologies for model generation, verification, and validation.
  • Evaluate and deploy Generative AI, LLMs, and automation technologies to improve engineering efficiency.
  • Create workflows that leverage AI for:SystemC model generation SystemVerilog model development Verification content generation Coverage analysis Design documentation Requirement traceability
  • Lead pilot programs and organization-wide adoption of AI-assisted design methodologies.

Organizational Leadership

  • Build and lead high-performing engineering teams.
  • Mentor directors, principal engineers, and distinguished engineers.
  • Foster collaboration across Central Engineering, Product Groups, and external partners.
  • Influence long-term semiconductor technology and platform strategy.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.

Experience

  • 15+ years of experience in semiconductor or SoC development.
  • 8+ years of technical leadership experience managing large engineering organizations and complex programs.
  • Proven experience leading SoC architecture, design, or verification teams.

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of:SoC architecture and integration Digital design methodologies IP and subsystem development Hardware/software co-design SoC verification methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with:SystemC/TLM model development SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification environments Virtual platforms and executable specifications SoC performance modeling Design and verification automation flows
  • Experience creating organization-wide engineering methodologies and design frameworks.

AI & Automation

  • Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML technologies to semiconductor design workflows.
  • Understanding of Generative AI and LLM-based engineering productivity solutions.
  • Capability to define and scale AI-driven model development methodologies across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading disruptive methodologies and influencing mindset changes
  • Experience with heterogeneous compute architectures, AI accelerators, MCUs, MPUs, or automotive SoCs.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based EDA infrastructure and advanced design automation technologies.
  • Track record of driving transformational improvements in engineering productivity and quality.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
  • Ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
  • Strong mentoring and talent-development skills.
  • Data-driven decision maker.
  • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale engineering transformation initiatives.

Location: USA preferred

Level: Senior Director

Function: ENG and Innovation Office/Design Methodology & SoC Architecture

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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