Renesas Electronics: Principal Engineer , SOC Architect — Bengaluru, KA, India

About Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics develops semiconductors for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and connected-device applications. Its employer description identifies microcontrollers, system-on-chip devices, analogue components and power products within its portfolio. These components form part of electronic systems made by other manufacturers. Renesas also describes combining complementary products into solutions for customers, connecting individual chips with the needs of an end application. Its business therefore involves both semiconductor technology and how that technology is used in wider electronic products.

The position and its setting

Renesas Electronics lists Principal Engineer , SOC Architect in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference 20028038_2026-04-15. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 12 August 2026
• Brands: Renesas Electronics

Responsibilities and work described

• About Renesas India (India for India – IFI)
• Renesas continues to significantly expand its presence in India, with headcount approaching 1,000 and engagement across government, academia, and the broader semiconductor ecosystem
• As India emerges as a strategic semiconductor market and a global talent hub, Renesas’ India for India (IFI) initiative is focused on creating differentiated products that address local market needs, while remaining globally competitive
• This role represents a rare opportunity to shape future silicon platforms from India—directly influencing product architecture, execution methodologies, and portfolio direction for a fast‑growing, strategically important market
• The individual will play a pivotal role in defining end‑to‑end SoC solutions that serve India’s unique applications across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and emerging domains
• Product & Portfolio Architecture
• Work: closely with Business, Product Management, Sales, and Customers to define product portfolio strategy and translate market needs into clear SoC/MCU requirements
• Architecture: scalable SoC/MCU platforms, including detailed technical specifications and cost–benefit trade‑offs across architecture options, process nodes, IP reuse, and integration strategies
• Define–Own–Deliver SoC implementations that meet product KPIs, quality, cost, and schedule targets
• Quality / delivery: end‑to‑end specification compliance across verification, validation, characterization, and production test, with rigorous review of outcomes prior to release
• Drive paradigm shifts in SoC/MCU execution—covering team structures, tools, design methodologies, and processes—to enable high‑quality, first‑pass silicon
• Leadership: IP selection strategies, including make/buy decisions, third‑party IP evaluation, and long‑term platform reuse
• Collaboration: deeply with RTL design, Design Verification, Firmware/Software, Pre‑ and Post‑Silicon Validation, Test, and Program Management teams
• Enable delivery of first‑pass functional silicon on aggressive and aspirational schedules through architectural rigor and execution discipline
• Engage with external stakeholders, including IP vendors, EDA partners, foundries, and OSATs
• Represent Renesas at technical conferences, standards bodies, and ecosystem forums, contributing to thought leadership and technology direction

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Can‑do attitude, adaptability, and openness to diverse people, cultures, and working environments
• Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Hands‑on experience across key portions of the SoC development lifecycle, including:
• Front‑end architecture and RTL design
• Verification
• RTL‑to‑GDSII flow
• Embedded software and system‑level integration
• Broad technical exposure across multiple domains such as Automotive, Multimedia, Networking, Compute, Computer Vision, and Software‑defined systems
• Ability to influence and coordinate across highly experienced, globally distributed cross‑functional teams
• Communication, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills with a focus on quality and execution
• M
• Tech / B
• Tech in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 12+ years of experience in SoC/MCU architecture and RTL design, including leadership across the full NPI lifecycle

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Renesas Electronics

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Practical preparation: firmware

For firmware work, describe the target, the behaviour being implemented and how it was tested on the relevant hardware. Interfaces, timing and debugging methods can help make the contribution concrete.

Relevant skills

• firmware
• compliance
• sales
• training
• stakeholder management
• portfolio management
• embedded systems
• electrical engineering
• communication