Director, Digital Design & Verification
Chandler, TX - USA
Job Summary
Deliver high-quality digital design and verification across all programs (schedule performance silicon success)
Achieve predictable execution with early risk identification and strong mitigation frameworks
Improve first-pass silicon success rate through disciplined verification and robust design practices
Enable faster time-to-market through reuse automation and methodology standardization
Build the site into a self-sufficient digital & verification hub reducing dependency on external sites
Responsibility
Own end-to-end digital design and verification delivery for the site
Establish and drive verification strategy (simulation formal AMS/DMS) as a coherent evolving plan
Own digital architecture quality including system control logic FSM design FW interfaces and IP reuse
Define and enforce sign-off criteria including coverage closure metrics and design quality gates
Align digital and verification execution with product roadmap customer requirements and business priorities
Direction (Strategic Leadership)
Define a clear multi-year vision for digital and verification capabilities at the site
Translate business and product strategy into technical roadmap and capability investments
Drive adoption of best-in-class methodologies tools and automation frameworks
Continuously adapt strategy based on execution gaps competitive pressure and program risk
Elevate the role from task execution to systemic impact and organizational leverage
Alignment (Influence & Collaboration)
Lead cross-functional alignment with analog system FW product and test teams
Act as the primary the site interface for digital and verification in global reviews
Align with other sites on IP reuse methodology standardization and sign-off practices
Build strong partnerships with product line managers to ensure design meets system and market needs
Ensure seamless integration across global teams for multi-site program delivery
Core Responsibilities
1. Technical & Architecture Leadership
Guide architecture decisions for digital control systems power management FSMs and system interfaces
Ensure robust design practices across:
RTL quality (coding standards lint CDC)
Timing closure (STA constraints)
DFT/scan and test readiness
Drive design reuse strategy to improve productivity and consistency
2. Verification Excellence
Establish a world-class DV capability including:
Coverage-driven verification
SystemVerilog/UVM environments
Formal verification where applicable
AMS/DMS co-simulation for mixed-signal validation
Define verification plans that ensure full coverage and sign-off confidence
Drive automation and regression efficiency to scale execution
3. Execution & Delivery
Own delivery across all digital and DV activities with clear accountability
Drive execution rigor:
Milestone planning
Risk tracking and mitigation
Transparent status reporting
Ensure consistent on-time tape-out with high-quality silicon
4. Organization & Talent
Build and scale a high-performing digital & verification team
Define roles expectations and career progression aligned with job leveling frameworks
Develop technical leaders and mentors to increase organizational leverage
Drive hiring retention and capability growth aligned with site strategy
5. Methodology & Continuous Improvement
Institutionalize standardized design and verification flows
Drive continuous improvements in:
Productivity (reuse automation)
Quality (coverage bug escape reduction)
Efficiency (cycle time reduction)
Promote a culture of data-driven decision making and engineering rigor
Expected Impact
The site becomes a strategic execution hub for mixed-signal digital and verification
Significant improvement in execution predictability and silicon success
Increased engineering productivity without proportional headcount growth
Strong pipeline of technical leaders and scalable expertise
Enhanced customer confidence and competitive positioning
Profile & Leadership Bar
Proven leader in digital IC design and/or verification at scale
Track record of delivering complex mixed-signal SoCs end-to-end
Deep expertise in:
RTL design FSM/control logic
Verification methodologies (UVM formal AMS/DMS)
Ability to operate across strategy system architecture and execution simultaneously
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across global teams
Additional Information :
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries we offer the opportunity to work on worldleading 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.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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