Software Architect

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced Software Architect to join our Embedded Processing team in Austin Texas. This strategic role focuses on software emulation tools for shift-left development enabling our engineering teams and customers to develop test and validate software months before physical silicon is available.

As a technical leader you will bridge the gap between hardware and software development cycles working with industry-leading emulation platforms to accelerate time-to-market for our semiconductor solutions across industrial consumer and IoT markets.

This position offers the unique opportunity to shape early development strategies define emulation roadmaps and enable customer success in the critical pre-silicon phase of our product lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define technical requirements and architectural standards for software emulation workflows

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing early-stage embedded software solutions

• Establish best practices for shift-left development methodologies

• Evaluate and recommend new emulation tools and platforms to keep our technology stack competitive

• Serve as a technical authority on virtual platform development

Development & Implementation

• Design and implement virtual platform configurations using Synopsys Virtual Platform QEMU or SIMICS

• Develop hardware/software co-emulation frameworks using ZEBU HAPS and related hardware accelerators

• Build automation pipelines for continuous integration and testing on emulation infrastructure

• Debug complex system-level issues across hardware emulation and software simulation environments

Customer Enablement

• Enable early access programs for key customers providing them with working emulation environments

• Gather customer feedback to inform product roadmap and feature prioritization

• Work directly with customer engineering teams to integrate our emulation solutions into their development flows

• Support proof-of-concept demonstrations for prospective clients evaluating our semiconductor solutions

Team Management

• Mentor junior developers and engineers on emulation technologies and best practices

• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality software delivery

• Coordinate project timelines and resource allocation across multiple initiatives

• Foster a collaborative team culture aligned with Renesas TAGIE values

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field (Masters degree preferred)

• 8 years of professional software development experience

• 3 years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity

• Proven track record in embedded systems or semiconductor industry

Essential Technical Skills

Required Competencies

Virtual Platforms

Deep hands-on experience with Synopsys Virtual Platform QEMU SIMICS

Hardware Emulation

Working knowledge of Synopsys ZEBU / HAPS or equivalent platforms

Programming Languages

C/C Python Shell scripting; Verilog/VHDL exposure preferred

Embedded Systems

ARM architecture RISC-V or similar microcontroller/microprocessor families

Operating Systems

Linux kernel RTOS environments bootloaders device drivers

Development Methodologies

Shift-left development CI/CD pipelines agile/Scrum frameworks

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong technical communication skills for explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences

• Ability to build consensus across hardware software and business stakeholders

• Problem-solving mindset with demonstrated success resolving challenging technical issues

• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced development environment

Day-to-Day Activities

• 40% Strategic planning requirement definition and documentation

• 30% Hands-on development and technical implementation

• 20% Team leadership mentoring and coordination

• 10% Customer engagements demonstrations and support

Location & Work Arrangement

• Primary Office: Austin Texas

• Work Model: Hybrid (3-4 days on-site)

• Travel: Occasional travel (approximately 10-15%) for customer meetings industry conferences and global team collaboration

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time