Firmware Engineer (f/m/d) for Embedded / Automotive / ASIP RISC‑-V

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and validate firmware for Application-Specific Instruction Processors (ASIP, RISC‑-V–based) used in automotive & industrial sensor signal conditioning, actuator control and communication interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with system architects, product definition, and hardware development teams
• Contribute to the definition, customization, and optimization of ASIP (RISC‑-V-based) architectures
• Design and implement firmware for deeply embedded application-specific microcontrollers / DSPs
• Define and refine firmware requirements and firmware architecture
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation strategies
• Establish and maintain toolchains, simulation environments, and debug workflows
• Support performance analysis and optimization in constrained (real-time) environments
• Ensure compliance of the implementation with functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong expertise in embedded C programming (bare-metal environments) & Assembler
• Proficiency with embedded development tools:
  • Compilers, debuggers, linkers
  • Simulators and emulators
  • Static analysis and testing tools
• Solid understanding of:
  • Memory-constrained and real-time systems
  • Low-level hardware interaction (register-level programming)
  • CPU architecture principles
• Experience with signal processing basics (e.g., FIR/IIR filters, ADC data handling)
• Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for test automation and tooling
• Good understanding of ASPICE & ISO 26262 software development processes
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) required

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

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.