Sr Digital Engineer
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Renesas is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Engineer to develop and execute verification for control-loop features and functions in advanced digital power management products used in AI datacenter and high-performance computing applications.
This role focuses on verifying that specific control-loop features behave as intended across behavioral models digital implementation analog interactions simulation emulation bench validation and silicon.
The successful candidate will translate feature requirements into measurable test scenarios execute verification plans analyze results and help correlate behavior across engineering environments. The role requires a solid understanding of digital control loops mixed-signal systems power-system behavior data analysis and verification automation.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on engineering experience with disciplined verification practices and the ability to investigate differences between expected behavior implementation results and measured performance.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Create clear repeatable verification evidence that control-loop features and functions operate as intended.
Improve confidence in feature implementation by connecting requirements models tests and measured results.
Identify feature-level issues and unexpected interactions before they become product or customer problems.
Develop reusable test methods that improve verification quality and reduce repeated manual effort.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute verification plans for digital control-loop features and functions.
Translate feature requirements and system intent into measurable test scenarios and pass/fail criteria.
Verify control-loop behavior across operating conditions configurations limits sequencing and corner cases.
Develop tests covering compensation stability bandwidth transient response latency sampling quantization saturation mode transitions sensing behavior telemetry protection and feature interactions.
Analyze feature behavior using behavioral models RTL simulations analog/mixed-signal simulations emulation bench measurements and silicon results where applicable.
Correlate results across models simulation emulation bench validation and silicon to identify differences and support engineering decisions.
Evaluate interactions between digital loop functions and analog components including sensing paths ADCs DACs references PWM generation timing paths and power stages.
Produce clear verification evidence that documents test conditions configurations metrics plots waveforms results and conclusions.
Develop and maintain automation for parameter sweeps corner testing waveform analysis regression testing and verification reporting.
Investigate discrepancies between expected feature behavior and results obtained from simulation emulation bench testing or silicon.
Collaborate with systems analog design digital design firmware design verification validation applications and software/tool teams.
Identify missing requirements test coverage observability or infrastructure that could prevent effective feature verification.
Document test intent assumptions test configurations results limitations and identified risks clearly.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5 years of relevant experience in digital power control mixed-signal verification semiconductor validation systems engineering power electronics design verification or related product development.
Solid understanding of feedback control systems including compensation stability bandwidth transient response latency sampling quantization saturation and nonlinear behavior.
Experience testing or verifying digital control functions mixed-signal systems power-management features or other complex electronic systems.
Understanding of mixed-signal building blocks such as ADCs DACs sensing paths amplifiers references timing circuits PWM paths and power stages.
Experience developing and executing test plans test scenarios pass/fail criteria and measurable engineering results.
Ability to analyze waveforms and data isolate behavioral differences and relate observed results to feature requirements and implementation.
Experience with scripting or programming for test automation data analysis or verification infrastructure.
Ability to work effectively across systems analog digital firmware verification validation applications and software/tool disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical results clearly.
PREFERRED
Experience with digital multiphase controllers DC/DC converters voltage regulators power management ICs or high-current datacenter power applications.
Experience verifying digital compensation current balancing current estimation adaptive control transient enhancement telemetry protection or other loop-related features.
Experience with behavioral modeling model correlation real-number modeling Verilog-AMS SystemVerilog RNM MATLAB Python SIMPLIS or equivalent environments.
Experience with RTL simulation mixed-signal simulation bench automation or semiconductor validation.
Experience automating parameter sweeps corner testing waveform analysis regression testing or verification reporting.
Familiarity with Bode analysis gain and phase margin load-transient testing output-impedance analysis timing measurements latency measurements and power-system measurement techniques.
Familiarity with structured test results dashboards databases or API-driven engineering workflows.
Experience debugging differences among feature specifications behavioral models RTL implementation bench results and silicon measurements.
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
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