Application Engineer
- Location
- San Jose, CA
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About the role
Renesas is looking for an Application Engineer in our Systems Solutions Technology group. The individual is part an overall team that research, architects, designs and builds system end products and modules using Renesas components.
Responsibilities
Application Engineer will work in a lab setting programing micro controllers and working on system debug.
The individual is part of a team that is exposed to all facets of the design cycle. This person will have an opportunity to participate in each phase of the project. The position requires one to research the final product/ problem, formulate thoughts and ideas utilizing their own creative juices as well as receiving inputs from peers and the product line(s) and propose a solution to the problem.
Upon review, the project is designed, debugged and demonstrated.
This individual will utilize the following lab equipment
- Emulators / In-system debuggers
- Power Supplies
- Arbitrary Waveform Generators
- Oscilloscope
- Logic analyzer
- Networks Analyzer
- Load Supplies.
- Soldering equipment
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Familiarity with MCU tools and embedded C coding that makes use of libraries and APIs.
- Experience with Renesas proprietary FIT, FSP, PG firmware. Knowledge of Eclipse (e2Studio) IDE is a plus.
Pay and benefits
The expected annual pay range for this position is $98,500 - $123,100. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Renesas Electronics's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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