Director of Software Engineering – AIML

In this role you will lead the definition and execution of AI/ML-driven initiatives drive adoption of ML/AI across frontend and backend design and development flows across the company enable next-generation intelligent design automation capabilities and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to integrate AI into engineering productivity automation and decision-making processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and own the AI/ML strategy for Engineering groups software and design flows
• Lead the transformation of semiconductor design workflows by deploying AI-driven (agentic) solutions across Frontend (modelling synthesis optimization) and Backend (place-and-route timing closure physical optimization)
• Drive end-to-end integration of AI into engineering toolchains
• Establish scalable frameworks for:
  • Data collection labelling and pipeline management
  • Model training/fine tuning validation and deployment
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with:
  • EDA design architecture and platform teams
  • External vendors and partners as needed
• Build and grow a high-performance engineering team
• Define KPIs to measure productivity gains quality improvements and ROI from AI initiatives
• Ensure alignment with enterprise AI programs and governance frameworks
• Drive continuous innovation and adoption of emerging AI/ML technologies in semiconductor workflows

Qualifications :

• MTech/BTech in EE/CS with 20 years of software development experience and 10 years of engineering management experience (including leading managers or large teams)
• 7 years in semiconductor and/or EDA industry
• Proven experience in Applying ML/AI to real-world engineering or automation problems
• Proven experience building and scaling AI/ML platforms leveraging technologies such as LangChain vector databases and RAG-based architectures
• Deep understanding of LLM ecosystems including embeddings knowledge retrieval and integration of AI agents into production workflows
• Strong understanding of software architecture distributed systems Data pipelines and ML workflows
• Demonstrated ability to Lead cross-functional initiatives and translate business/engineering needs into technical solutions
• Should have exposure to quality processes for project execution delivery and working with multiple teams across geos
• Strong communication skills for executive-level engagement
• Preferred Hands-on experience with EDA tools chip design flows or semiconductor development lifecycle
• Prior Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow PyTorch or similar) is a plus
• Prior experience building AI-driven solutions for Design optimization and Automation/ productivity improvement is preferred
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms and scalable compute infrastructure and Data-driven decision systems is preferred

Additional Information :

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. As the industrys 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 21000 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 peoples 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. Lets 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time