Principal Engineer, Security Product Marketing (RZ MPU Family)

Position Summary

The Principal Engineer Security Product Marketing leads the definition and strategic direction of product security for the Renesas RZ MPU family spanning RZ/G RZ/V RZ/T and RZ/N series.

This role operates at the intersection of market insight applied security and product definition driving the integration of robust scalable and future-proof security capabilities across Renesas application processor platforms.

The individual will serve as the bridge between security technology market requirements and product realization collaborating closely with product management engineering standards bodies and ecosystem partners. The focus is on applied security including threat modeling regulatory alignment standards participation and forward-looking initiatives such as post-quantum cryptography and next-generation trust architectures.

Acting as the voice of the customer regulator and ecosystem this role ensures Renesas delivers differentiated compliant and trusted MPU solutions for high-growth markets such as industrial automation robotics edge AI and connected infrastructure.
 

Key Responsibilities

Product Security Strategy Market Intelligence & Technology Pathfinding

• Define and drive security strategy for the RZ MPU portfolio aligned with evolving threat landscapes application requirements and regulatory mandates
• Analyze emerging security threats attack vectors and system vulnerabilities across industrial IoT and edge AI domains
• Track and interpret global security regulations legislations and standards (e.g. CRA RED PSA SESIP NIST frameworks) and translate into actionable product direction
• Lead technology pathfinding initiatives in areas such as:
  • Post-quantum cryptography
  • Hardware root of trust and secure enclaves
  • Secure lifecycle management and provisioning
  • Secure AI/ML model protection
• Shape long-term security architecture evolution for RZ MPU platforms ensuring scalability interoperability and compliance

Product Definition & Security Architecture Integration

• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to define security requirements at silicon software and system levels
• Translate security strategies into clear product requirements including:
  • Security IP (crypto engines key management secure boot)
  • Middleware and software stacks
  • Certification and compliance frameworks
• Drive end-to-end secure-by-design product definitions ensuring integration across hardware software tools and ecosystem
• Lead definition of platform-level security capabilities for MPU-based systems including multi-domain integration (compute connectivity control and AI)

Standards Certification & Regulatory Leadership

• Represent Renesas in industry security standards bodies and consortia influencing direction and aligning internal roadmaps
• Drive participation in certification ecosystems (e.g. PSA Certified SESIP CAVP CMVP) and ensure alignment with product timelines
• Define and implement compliance strategies to meet regional and vertical-specific regulations (industrial automotive-adjacent IoT)
• Act as internal expert guiding teams on security compliance certification readiness and audit preparedness

Applied Security & Solutions Leadership

• Lead use-case driven security definition aligned to key applications such as industrial automation robotics and edge AI
• Develop reference architectures solution concepts and proof-of-concepts (POCs) demonstrating Renesas security value proposition
• Drive security assessments and threat modeling at system level across customer and vertical requirements
• Collaborate with ecosystem partners to deliver complete security solutions (cloud integration provisioning lifecycle management)

Customer Ecosystem & Cross-Functional Engagement

• Engage with key customers partners and field teams to understand real-world security challenges and deployment needs
• Act as a trusted advisor on security architecture and strategy for MPU-based systems
• Work across global teams including Product Management Engineering FAE Sales and Corporate Security to ensure alignment and execution
• Provide technical enablement and training to internal and external stakeholders on security features and best practices

Portfolio Competitiveness & Positioning

• Drive competitive benchmarking of security capabilities across MPU vendors identifying gaps and differentiation opportunities
• Define and articulate Renesas security value proposition including integrated hardware/software security standards alignment and ecosystem readiness
• Influence roadmap investments to ensure long-term competitiveness and leadership in secure embedded processing

Qualifications :

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of embedded security architectures including secure boot cryptography key management and trusted execution environments
• Experience with security standards certifications and regulatory frameworks (e.g. PSA SESIP NIST CRA)
• Familiarity with MPU/SoC architectures Linux-based systems and embedded software stacks
• Knowledge of emerging security trends including post-quantum cryptography and secure AI

Experience

• 10 years in semiconductor embedded systems or security-related roles
• Proven experience in product definition technical marketing or system architecture
• Track record of working across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Experience engaging with standards bodies or certification organizations is highly desirable

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong ability to translate complex security concepts into clear product strategies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with ability to operate from concept through execution
• Self-driven with a passion for technology innovation and market impact

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