Principal Engineer, Router Architect

We are seeking a Principal Router Architect with 10 to 15 years of experience to define the backbone of next-generation Zonal and Central Compute Automotive architectures. This role focuses on architecting high-bandwidth ultra-reliable Ethernet Routing Engines and PCIe subsystems that serve as the primary data fabric for Autonomous Driving (AD) and Cockpit controllers. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high-speed data center-grade throughput and the rigorous Safety (ISO 26262) and Deterministic Networking requirements of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities:

• Automotive Ethernet Routing: Architect L2/L3 switch fabrics supporting Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards (e.g. IEEE 802.1AS 802.1Qbv 802.1Qbu) to ensure deterministic latency for safety-critical traffic.
• PCIe Backbone Architecture: Define PCIe Gen 5/6 integration for high-speed chip-to-chip connectivity between SoCs AI accelerators and storage including support for SR-IOV to virtualize resources across multiple Virtual Machines (VMs).
• Functional Safety (ASIL): Integrate hardware safety mechanisms (ECC Parity BIST and End-to-End protection) to meet ASIL-B/D requirements within the routing engine and bus fabrics.
• Zonal Interconnect & Bus Fabric: Design the interface between Ethernet/PCIe controllers and internal NoC/CHI fabrics ensuring efficient data movement for ADAS sensors (Camera LiDAR) and telemetry.
• Virtualization & Security: Architect hardware-assisted isolation and Secure On-board Communication (SecOC) to protect the vehicle network from cyber threats while allowing shared access to network resources.
• Infrastructure & Power: Define robust clock reset and power management schemes capable of operating under automotive thermal profiles and supporting rapid Instant-On boot requirements

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (PhD desirable)
• Experience: 12 years in high-speed networking or SoC architecture with at least 5 years focused on Automotive-grade silicon.
• TSN Mastery: Deep expertise in IEEE 802.1 TSN protocols and their hardware implementation for real-time traffic shaping and synchronization.
• Protocol Expertise: Expert knowledge of PCIe (Root Complex/Endpoint) and Automotive Ethernet (10BASE-T1S to 10G levels).
• Automotive Standards: Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety flows and AEC-Q100 reliability requirements.
• System Integration: Proven track record of integrating routing engines into complex SoCs using AXI/CHI bus protocols and managing IOMMU configurations.

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 22000 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.     
 
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• 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.    

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time