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Staff Firmware Engineer
Location
Austin, TEXAS, United States
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Apply by
August 21, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
## Company Description
Renesas Electronics Americas (REA) brings together the strong financial foundation of a multi-billion-dollar global operation and the flexibility and velocity of a smaller organization. As a result of the combination of Renesas, IDT and Intersil, REA has a deep portfolio of technology, a strong customer base and big ambitions to grab more market share on a global stage. Our engineers, marketers, sales and support teams are all unified in our goal to create an environment where creativity thrives, where results are rewarded and where diversity is valued.
Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scaling its AI-focused power delivery business. Products include high-performance digital power VRMs, multiphase controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), Vertical Power Stages (SPS with integrated capacitors and multiple silicon die), Power Towers (power modules integrating multiple SPS-equivalents with capacitors and inductors), and power MOSFETs.
## Job Description
REA is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer for our Performance Computing Power (PCP) team in Austin, TX, where we develop the most advanced digital power ICs in the industry. You will architect, design, and maintain firmware for integrated circuits that supply power to the largest and most powerful advanced computing platforms. Your contributions will span low level circuits to large system design, and you will see those systems all the way through to high volume manufacturing.
Job Duties:
- Design, develop, and verify embedded firmware for digital PWM voltage regulators
- Write firmware patches to implement new features or apply hardware workaround
- Work with hardware design team to define interface based on user requirements
- Write specification to document firmware architecture and implementation
- Collaborate with validation team to bring up new silicon and debug any issues found
- Develop automated tests to validate firmware on lab bench using test equipment
## Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in firmware development on custom SOCs in pre and post silicon environment
- BS/MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field
- Expert at embedded firmware development in C and assembly programming language
- Good understanding of software development cycle and version control system
- Skillful at interrupt, memory, and performance optimization for real-time applications
- Deep understanding of state machine driven task management and RTOS concepts
- Experience working with hardware RTL design in Verilog
- Proficient at Linux command line and a scripting language such as Python/Perl
- Strong analytical skills and debug methodology with excellent attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communications skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of ARM cortex M-series processors and ARM compiler toolchain
- Working experience with Cadence or Synopsys design tools: SimVision or Verdi
- Solid understanding of serial bus protocols such as I2C, SPI
- Test Driven Development (TDD) and standalone FW unit test bench
- Familiarity with DC-DC buck converter concepts and applications
## 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](https://jobs.renesas.com/diversity-and-inclusion).
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and verify embedded firmware for digital PWM voltage regulators
- Write firmware patches to implement new features or apply hardware workarounds
- Collaborate with hardware design teams to define interfaces based on user requirements
- Write specifications to document firmware architecture and implementation
- Work with validation teams to bring up new silicon and debug issues
- Develop automated tests to validate firmware on lab benches using test equipment
Requirements
- BS/MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field
Skills Required
CAssemblyEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentVerilogLinux Command LinePythonPerlRTOSInterrupt HandlingMemory OptimizationPerformance OptimizationState Machine Driven Task ManagementVersion Control SystemsAnalytical SkillsDebug MethodologyAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationARM Cortex M-series processorsARM compiler toolchainCadence SimVisionCadence VerdiSynopsys design toolsI2CSPITest Driven DevelopmentDC-DC buck converter concepts
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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