Sr Staff Digital Engineer – Microcontroller (MCU) Systems & Architecture

Position Overview 

• We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Staff Engineer to join our General Purpose Microcontroller (MCU) Design and Architecture this senior technical leadership role you will lead the specification RTL implementation physical synthesis and full-chip verification of next-generation MCU platforms integrating both RISC-V and ARM Cortex-M CPU cores. 

• You will drive the full lifecycle of the System Control Sub-system (SYSSS) CPU Sub-system (CPUSS) Peripheral IPs IOTOP and ChipTop design and verification bridging architecture definitions with silicon implementation advanced debugging and technology verification. 

Key Responsibilities 

• SYSSS CPUSS Peripheral IP IOTOP & ChipTop Design & Verification (Full Flow): 

• Specification & Architecture: Translate high-level Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into comprehensive Target & Detail Specifications for System Control Sub-system (SYSSS) CPU Sub-system (CPUSS) Peripheral IPs IOTOP and ChipTop modules. 

• RTL Implementation & Hand-off: Perform RTL coding (Verilog / SystemVerilog) for SYSSS CPUSS Peripheral IPs IOTOP and ChipTop. Author and deliver clear implementation instructions to MiddleEnd and BackEnd (Physical Design) teams. 

• Design Verification & Debugging: Create test plans and execute Unit-Level Verification (UT) and Chip-Level / Top-Level Verification (CT) using UVM and SystemVerilog environments. Lead root-cause debugging across IP MCU and SoC levels. 

• Physical Synthesis & Technology Verification: Run module-level physical synthesis and perform top-level technology checks including High-Level DRC (HLDRC) Static Timing Analysis checks (STAchk) and Design-for-Testability checks (DFTchk) at SYSSS and ChipTop levels. 

• Architecture & Subsystem Integration: 

• Define and integrate MCU subsystems around RISC-V and ARM Cortex-M architectures. 

• Integrate key peripherals (WDT INTC IIC SPI ADC etc.) and handle clock domain crossing (CDC) / asynchronous transfer designs across clock and reset boundaries. 

• Drive interconnect architecture based on AMBA bus protocols (AHB APB AXI). 

Technical Expertise & Domain Knowledge 

• IP / MCU / SoC Debugging: Strong hands-on experience in IP MCU and SoC level development with expert-level debugging skills across front-end RTL simulation and post-synthesis environments. 

• Processor Cores & Peripherals: Deep understanding of RISC-V and ARM Cortex-M CPU architectures and common MCU peripherals (e.g. Watchdog Timers WDT Interrupt Controllers INTC I2C/IIC SPI ADC). 

• Bus Protocols & Interconnects: Thorough technical knowledge of AMBA protocols (AHB APB AXI etc.). 

• Asynchronous Transfer & CDC: In-depth knowledge of Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) and Asynchronous Transfer Design techniques to prevent metastability in multi-clock MCU systems. 

• HDL & Programming Languages: High proficiency in industry-standard languages: 

• Hardware / Verification: Verilog SVA SystemVerilog UVM 

• Embedded Software / Verification: C C 

• Scripting & Automation: Perl Python 

• EDA Toolchains: Hands-on experience with industry-standard Cadence and Synopsys EDA tools including: 

• Simulators & Debuggers: Xcellium VCS SimVision Verdi 

• RTL Lint CDC & Static Analysis: Spyglass and related static check tools. 

• Synthesis and netlist check: Design compiler Formality STAcheck (PrimeTime) HLDRC DFTcheck 

• Design & Verification Flow: Full-flow experience from PRD specification writing to RTL coding UT/CT testbench creation verification checklist coverage. 

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

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time