Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

5-7 years of experience in embedded hardware and system design and validation encompassing microcontrollers, power management and analog/mixed-signal products

Strong understanding of SoC architecture, ARM cores (A/M series), peripherals, power/clock/reset, and low-power design techniques.

Very good understanding of electronic components like PMICs, MOSFETs, GaN, and other discretes

Experience validating high-speed interfaces (e.g., DDR, USB, PCIe, MIPI, Ethernet) and standard protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.).

Knowledge of C/C++ or embedded programming for firmware development

Hands-on experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, thermal sensors).

The expected annual pay range for this position is $115,000-$150,000K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

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.

Lead hardware validation planning and execution of embedded products, applications and solutions utilizing a wide portfolio of Renesas products

Drive hardware technical decisions, ensuring robustness, usability and completeness of hardware platforms

Own hardware execution from ideation, validation through qualification and production readiness.

Collaborate closely with systems, firmware/software, validation, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

Identify and mitigate hardware-related technical risks, ensuring highest user experience

Planning and execution of new product prototype bring-up, bench-testing, and evaluation.

The Sr Hardware Validation engineer serves as embedded hardware domain expert, driving product and platform design quality, evaluation and validation objectives, and technical execution while collaborating closely with systems, firmware/software, validation, and platform develop teams.