Senior Firmware / Embedded Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Firmware / Embedded Engineer to join our Wi-Fi Firmware team in a leading hardware company developing advanced Wi-Fi + BLE System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for IoT and connectivity markets.

In this role, you will work on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms, writing high-performance firmware in C for wireless connectivity features and ensuring optimal integration with hardware.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the design and bring-up of cutting-edge combo connectivity chips used in millions of devices worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Wi-Fi firmware in C for SoC platforms.
• Work on pre-silicon and post-silicon environments including SoC bring-up and validation.
• Implement and optimize real-time embedded features under RTOS/Zephyr/Linux.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and system teams to ensure optimal integration.
• Debug and optimize firmware for performance, power consumption, and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and system architecture discussions.

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong C programming skills for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS and real-time system constraints.
• Solid understanding of wireless protocols (Wi-Fi and/or BLE and/or LTE).
• Experience working with SoC hardware platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and a team player.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.

• Familiarity with 802.11 standards and BLE stack implementation.
• Experience with chip bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques for IoT devices.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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.

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