Renesas Electronics
Tech / AI / Software
Director–Engineering(MCU)
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“Director – Engineering (MCU) at Renesas Electronics. Skills: MCU portfolio leadership, product strategy definition, architecture definition, execution of MCU platforms, technical leadership, people management, cross-functional execution. Lead MCU build decisions. Define execution strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
make every endpoint intelligent; make our lives easier; build a sustainable future; grow India market; create products (SoCs, Software, Power and Analog chips etc) which serve needs for local market; directly influence the future products which will be offered to our customers; ensure quality, schedule, and cost targets are met; ensure coherent system and silicon decisions; ensure firmware, drivers, and ecosystem readiness align with silicon delivery; make people’s lives easier, safe and secure
Industry & Context.
structured problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. Tech / M. Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science, 15+ years of experience in SoC / IP / MCU design, 5+ years in technical leadership or management roles, Deep expertise in processor-based controller architectures, including ARM-based MCUs, DMA, and interfaces such as USB, PCIe, SPI, and other peripherals, Working familiarity with RTL. Design Verification, DFT, Physical Design, Software, and Silicon Validation flows, Proficiency with scripting and design automation tools, Ability to balance hands-on technical depth with strategic and organizational leadership
What You'll Do.
Lead MCU build decisions
Define execution strategy
Assemble high-performing teams for product delivery
Own portfolio decision making and execution—from concept through silicon bring-up
and cost targets are met
Drive MCU architecture
and design requirements
Provide technical leadership across RTL design
performance optimization
and power-aware architectures
Support silicon validation
and production test readiness
Liaise closely with software and product teams to ensure firmware
and ecosystem readiness align with silicon delivery
and customers as needed to define roadmaps
manage technical discussions
and support key engagements
Drive decision-making across Technology
and Product Engineering
Build and mentor teams
Establish execution discipline
Foster a results-driven
quality-focused engineering culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with IP, technology, packaging, and global cross-functional teams to ensure coherent system and silicon decisions; Act as the technical bridge across architecture, RTL, physical design, verification, software, validation, test, and system teams; Liaise closely with software and product teams; Work with Sales, Marketing, and customers; Drive decision-making across Technology, Packaging, IP, Architecture, Implementation, Test, and Product Engineering; leading globally distributed, cross-disciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; manage technical discussions
Process & Methodology
execution strategy, product delivery, schedule targets, cost targets, execution discipline
Full Job Description
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 employs 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. 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. Role Overview Renesas is seeking a D
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