Principal Engineer, Digital Design

Job description

Renesas has a growing presence in India with HC approaching 1000+ and significant presence with active government and university collaboration as well as OSAT footprint (JV with CG India). With the growing importance of India as a market (Growing semiconductor market and government goals / mandates of localization needs) and talent hub, our division’s (India for India) mission is to grow India market. We aspire to create products (SoCs, Software, Power and Analog chips etc) which serve needs for local market. Renesas is a leading electronics supplier globally, and this is a unique opportunity to directly influence the future products which will be offered to our customers in a new, fast growing and large Indian market with specific needs and applications. We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Principal IC Design Engineer (RTL Design) with strong experience in SoC development flows. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits that power Renesas MCU products. You will lead complex RTL design efforts, own key IP/subsystem deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and help evolve design methodologies and best practices. Key Responsibilities Lead RTL design and development of complex IPs and subsystems within MCU SoCs, ensuring compliance with performance, power, and area (PPA) targets Drive micro-architecture definition and high-level digital design for assigned blocks Support SoC integration, delivering high-quality subsystem views and documentation to Back-end and Design Verification teams Own design quality checks, including lint, CDC, and RDC, and actively support functional verification of assigned blocks Collaborate closely with system architects, verification engineers, physical design teams, and software teams to define specifications and ensure seamless end-to-end integration Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, raising overall team capability and design quality Contribute to continuous improvement of RTL design methodologies, coding guidelines, and design processes Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in digital IC/ASIC design, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality silicon Strong expertise in RTL design using Verilog/VHDL Solid understanding of digital design principles, timing analysis, clocking, resets, and verification methodologies Experience using industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, simulation, and static timing analysis Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to own blocks end-to-end Preferred Qualifications Experience owning complex IPs or subsystem designs in large SoCs Strong background in micro-architecture design and high-level digital design Hands-on experience with RTL quality tools such as Spyglass (Lint, CDC, RDC) Experience with low-power design techniques and methodologies Familiarity with SoC-level design and integration Understanding of synthesis flows and timing constraints Scripting experience in Shell, Perl, Python or use of AI for design is a strong plus. Why Renesas At Renesas India, you will work on industry-leading MCU platforms, collaborate with global teams, and influence next-generation semiconductor products. This role offers deep technical ownership, growth into architectural leadership, and the opportunity to shape how we design and deliver high-quality silicon. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading 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 is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas employees roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.