Principal Software Engineer

Renesas Bangalore is seeking a Principal Software Developement Engineer in Test with strong Python development and software architecture expertise to design and enhance GUI test automation frameworks testing tools and automated test suites in a fast-paced software hardware and firmware environment.

The role involves collaborating with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality reliable software releases for industry-leading digital controller products. Key responsibilities include defining test automation architecture developing automation solutions executing testing strategies analyzing results debugging issues and driving quality improvements.

Ideal candidates will have deep software engineering experience a strong quality mindset hands-on automation expertise and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams on complex technical challenges involving software and hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop test automation frameworks tools and test suites.
Execute automated/manual tests and report defects and coverage.
Debug test failures and support root-cause analysis.
Leverage AI to enhance test quality coverage and efficiency.
Collaborate with global software hardware and firmware teams.
Manage priorities in a fast-paced environment while driving quality improvements.
Identify risks and recommend product testing and process improvements.

Qualifications :

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science Software Engineering Computer Engineering or similar 

Experience: 15 years in software development including 5 years in Python and experience with Agentic AI.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong expertise in Python automation frameworks test tools APIs and HW/SW/FW integration.

Experience with AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot Claude Code etc.).

Proficiency in test automation tools such as Squish TestComplete Ranorex or Selenium.

• Experience in test data management and end-to-end testing (unit integration system and exploratory).
• Strong mentoring code review and test automation architecture skills.
• Expertise with software development tools like Jira Git QA best practices and Software development lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Additional programming experience (e.g. Java Kotlin) and ability to learn new languages quickly.
Experience with electronics microcontrollers and communication protocols.
Knowledge of DevOps CI/CD and automated test infrastructure.
Software QA experience with IC/Power Engineering background preferred.

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

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time