Firmware/Middleware Engineer

Job Purpose:

Firmware engineer for power devices in automotive and industrial applications. Create and own complex device drivers for power devices. The Engineer is responsible for developing firmware and software solutions to support Renesas power management and driver ICs interfacing with Renesas digital MCUs and SoCs. Support power attach validation activities by developing test software to exercise the complex device drivers. This role also involves ensuring that the software components are compatible with widely used AUTOSAR or FreeRTOS for architectures for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

Principal Accountabilities:

Develop of AUTOSAR-or FreeRtos Compliant Firmware specifications.

Implement and verify AUTOSAR Software Components (SWCs) and ensure proper integration with the Basic Software (BSW) and Runtime Environment (RTE).

Collaborate with applications engineers and digital teams to integrate firmware with semiconductor components, ensuring seamless operation.

Collaborate with attach validation engineers by developing test software to exercise the complex device drivers

Ensure that all firmware meets industry standards such as ISO 26262 for functional safety and other relevant automotive regulations

Implement quality assurance practices to ensure the firmware meets high standards of reliability and performance.

Key Performance Measures:

Adherence to coding standards, including AUTOSAR and FreeRTOS guidelines.

Quality and quantity of issues identified during code reviews.

Adherence to industry standards such as ISO 26262 for functional safety.

Share knowledge in and outside the company using technical collateral

Demonstrate elements of Spirit of Renesas in all aspects of work

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

BSEE with 3+ years professional Experience OR MSEE with 2+ years professional Experience

Deep experience, knowledge and skills in driver and application-level development

Set up development boards and testing environments to validate firmware functionality.

Hands-on experience with embedded software development and microcontroller programming.

Experience in state-of-the art tools for embedded SW development and verification.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Proficiency in C/C++, Python programming.

Strong experience with AUTOSAR architecture and tools.

Experience with FreeRTOS or similar real-time operating systems.

Translate/Apply Autosar MCAL requirements to Renesas Microcontroller features

Knowledge of complex device driver development and hardware-software interaction.

Experience in state-of-the art tools for embedded SW development and verification.

Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Write, debug, review, test and document C/Python code according to SW Industry Standards (MISRA, ASPICE, CMMI).

Strong communication, technical presentation, and documentation skills

Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Results-oriented and able to deliver on-time under tight schedule pressure.

Additional information

Flexible to undertake occasional international travel at short notice.

Internal interaction with IC product architect, business marketing team, applications engineering team, and field teams in Renesas

External interaction with Renesas’s customers and partners

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 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 expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We remain agile and fearless as we accelerate our growth, encouraging everyone to play an active role with an entrepreneurial mindset and accountability.

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 automotive, industrial, infrastructure, IoT, and sustainable products and solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs and help people and communities thrive tomorrow.
• 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 Day 1.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

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.