Firmware Engineer (f/m/d) for Embedded / Automotive / ASIP RISC‑-V
Skills
About the role
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and validate firmware for Application-Specific Instruction Processors (ASIP, RISC‑-V–based) used in automotive & industrial sensor signal conditioning, actuator control and communication interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with system architects, product definition, and hardware development teams
Contribute to the definition, customization, and optimization of ASIP (RISC‑-V-based) architectures
Design and implement firmware for deeply embedded application-specific microcontrollers / DSPs
Define and refine firmware requirements and firmware architecture
Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation strategies
Establish and maintain toolchains, simulation environments, and debug workflows
Support performance analysis and optimization in constrained (real-time) environments
Ensure compliance of the implementation with functional safety standards (ISO 26262)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Strong expertise in embedded C programming (bare-metal environments) & Assembler
Proficiency with embedded development tools:
Compilers, debuggers, linkers
Simulators and emulators
Static analysis and testing tools
Solid understanding of:
Memory-constrained and real-time systems
Low-level hardware interaction (register-level programming)
CPU architecture principles
Experience with signal processing basics (e.g., FIR/IIR filters, ADC data handling)
Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for test automation and tooling
Good understanding of ASPICE & ISO 26262 software development processes
Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) required
Additional Information
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s 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 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to 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 people’s 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. Let’s Shape the Future together.
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