Principal System Engineer

Job Description As a Principal System Engineer for our Performance Computing Power team, you will be a key player driving product and system definition, focused on cutting edge power solutions for server, infrastructure and AI processor/SOC applications. Excellent communication skills and technical knowledge are required as you will engage cross-functionally with diverse teams including systems, IC design, marketing, validation and applications engineering. Renesas is an industry leader in high-performance multiphase power. Through collaboration with processor/SOC partners and cloud/infrastructure customers, you will support the development of the highest performance digital multiphase DC-DC power converter products in the industry. This role requires multi-disciplinary experience, combining deep understanding of system-level challenges with knowledge of Renesas VR hardware, firmware and software implementation. You will use your understanding of system-level considerations from both the CPU vendors and the cloud/infrastructure customers to steer VR architecture and product definition. You will identify the critical avenues of long-term value creation to support building a durable long-term business. Key responsibilities include: Interface with Renesas systems engineers, partners and customers to understand big-scope perspective on challenges and value drivers. Translate customer system requirements, including VR performance, configuration and control, into design requirements. Build critical collateral including product requirements, use cases and system API definition. Work with marketing and design to quantify tradeoffs between features and schedules. Success in this position requires an ability to translate market understanding to product definition and ultimately proven through market adoption. An ability to understand nuance in customer demands and motivate team members accordingly is required. Excellent communication skills and technical understanding will allow for the influence across functional disciplines required to succeed. Qualifications: Qualifications Requires deep technical strength in high performance power management related to CPU's and other high current ASIC's. A minimum of 15-20 years of relevant semiconductor and systems experience. MS degree in engineering (EE - power electronics preferred), with PhD degree preferred. Experience with multiphase DC/DC converters powering Intel/AMD/ARM systems. Proficiency in Python, C or other programming language. Excellent written communications skills. 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 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 (ERGs), 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. Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law.

Created: 2024-11-05