Principal Application Engineer
Core
Principal Application Engineer supporting the product development lifecycle for Renesas Memory Interface products (RCD, data buffers) by interfacing with engineering teams, solving customer problems, and designing lab validation solutions.
Role type
Principal Application Engineer (Memory Interface Validation)
Builds
Renesas Memory Interface products (RCD, data buffers) for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT markets
Domain
Semiconductor / Memory Interface / High-Speed Protocols
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Post-Silicon applications, debug, and validation; DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 and/or SERDES protocols; Computer system architecture (Intel x86 server); Lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, pattern generators, ATE, Logic Analyzers); Test automation development (Python); High-speed test board design, analysis, and debug
Preferred skills
DIMM RCD, Data Buffer, I2C, and I3C devices knowledge
Technologies
DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, SERDES, Python, ATE, Logic Analyzers, Intel x86
Responsibilities
Support product development life cycle from conception to production release; Achieve thorough understanding of requirements and challenges from the application environment; Continuously expand knowledge of Renesas Memory Interface product offerings; Work with customers to help them achieve their goals and solve problems; Write application notes and other documentation for external customers and partners; Develop solutions to help maximize performance of Renesas products in the user application environment; Participate in the development of new product specifications; Design and debug hardware and software for lab validation and qualification purposes
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
