Remote Staff Firmware/Middleware Engineer

Description:

• We are looking for an experienced Staff Engineer with over 8 years of experience to lead embedded firmware, AUTOSAR driver development, and PMIC system validation for next-generation automotive and industrial power solutions.
• The role involves architecting reusable validation frameworks, setting up the AUTOSAR framework/workflow, creating AUTOSAR CDD modules from the ground up, and enabling customer-ready firmware for Renesas PMICs attached to MCUs and SoCs.
• Key responsibilities include leading system-level validation for automotive PMICs, developing embedded firmware for Renesas MPUs, MCUs, and SoCs, establishing the team’s AUTOSAR development environment, delivering production-quality AUTOSAR CDD drivers, providing functional safety enablement, supporting Linux driver development, and collaborating with various teams for seamless integration.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years in embedded firmware development, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Expertise in PMIC validation, power sequencing, and register-level debugging is required.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and experience with SPI/I2C/ADC/ECM drivers and bare-metal programming are essential.
• Proven experience in AUTOSAR (CDD/MCAL) development or the ability to build it from scratch is necessary.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and safety mechanism implementation is required.
• Candidates should be able to write, debug, review, test, and document C/Python code according to SW Industry Standards (MISRA, ASPICE, CMMI).
• Experience with Yocto, device trees, and Linux kernel integration is a plus.
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS or similar real-time operating systems is preferred.
• Experience with Renesas SoC and MCU is advantageous.
• Strong communication, technical presentation, and documentation skills are required.
• Candidates should demonstrate cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver on time under tight schedule pressure is essential.

Benefits:

• Employees can launch and advance their careers in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions.
• There are opportunities to make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions that meet global customers' evolving needs.
• The company offers a flexible and inclusive work environment that maximizes performance and wellbeing, including remote work options and support through Employee Resource Groups.
• Renesas promotes a people-first culture that helps employees excel from their first day.