NCG Engineer - Embedded Processing IC Development Division (f/m/d)

Location: Duesseldorf, de

Job Description

As an NCG Engineer in Embedded Processing IC Development Division, you will work on the implementation, verification, and integration of RISC-based processor IP and SoC-level components. The role requires foundational digital design and verification skills and a strong willingness to grow into complex semiconductor development tasks. You will learn to operate within state-of-the-art EDA flows used across Renesas for processor, subsystem, and SoC programs.

Key Responsibilities (Technical Scope)

• Digital Design & RTL Development: Contribute to module-level RTL implementation in Verilog or VHDL. Perform linting, CDC analysis, synthesis, and static timing analysis.
• Verification & Validation: Develop and maintain SystemVerilog UVM-based testbenches, run regressions, analyze coverage, and debug functional issues.
• Architecture & System Interaction: Apply RISC processor architecture knowledge and work with AMBA bus protocols (AXI/AHB/APB).
• SoC / Subsystem Integration Support: Support front-end and back-end integration flows and assist with synthesis and timing analysis.
• Tooling & Automation: Develop engineering automation using Perl, Python, or C++.
• Software Interaction: Use ARM Assembler and C for test programs and bring-up support.
• Artificial Intelligence: Participate in AI development for new Engineering Workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor development flows and RISC architectures.
• Hands-on experience with VHDL/Verilog, SystemVerilog UVM, linting, CDC, synthesis, and STA.
• Programming skills in Perl, Python, and/or C++, plus embedded C and ARM Assembly.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Fluent German and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of chip-level integration methodologies (front-end/back-end).
• AI-based engineering automation or ML-assisted development tools.

Additional Information

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.