Associate Digital Engineer

Assist in subsystem integration, interface connectivity checking, compile checks, configuration management, and design-release activities.

Contribute to verification planning and the development of basic test cases, assertions, checkers, and regression tests for assigned functions.

Analyze simulation results and support the review of lint, CDC/RDC, synthesis, DFT, static timing, formal verification, coverage, or low-power verification results according to project assignment.

Investigate technical issues, reproduce failures, identify root causes with guidance, and document corrective actions, side-effect checks, and verification evidence.

Develop and maintain simple automation scripts using Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell, or similar languages to improve quality and productivity.

Maintain technical documents, review records, change records, verification reports, and lessons learned.

Collaborate with engineers in Vietnam, Japan, and other global locations, and participate in peer reviews, technical training, and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Control Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

Basic understanding of digital electronics, computer architecture, programming, or semiconductor design.

Basic knowledge of RTL design or verification concepts using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.

Basic programming or scripting experience in at least one language, such as Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell scripting, C, or C++.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn unfamiliar tools and technical concepts.

Good written and verbal communication skills, including working-level English.

Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with engineers from different locations.

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is helpful but not mandatory:

Academic project, internship, or coursework related to processor architecture, computer architecture, functional safety, security, digital logic, ASIC/SoC design, or embedded systems.

Experience with RTL design or verification using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.

Basic knowledge of processor buses, interrupts, debug functions, memory interfaces, platform safety and security mechanisms, protection functions, error handling, or sub-system integration.

Familiarity with UVM, assertion-based verification, formal verification, code coverage, or functional coverage.

Familiarity with Linux or Unix environments and version-control systems such as Git, GitLab, GitHub, or SVN.

Basic understanding of synthesis, static timing analysis and SDC, DFT, lint, CDC, RDC, low-power design, or RTL-to-gates flow.

Experience analyzing logs, debugging scripts, or automating repetitive engineering tasks.

Experience with engineering tools from Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens EDA, or equivalent vendors.

Professional Attributes

Curious and eager to learn semiconductor design and verification.

Careful and systematic when implementing, checking, and documenting engineering work.

Comfortable asking questions, receiving technical guidance, and sharing information with the team.

Responsible for assigned work and committed to completing agreed tasks with quality and traceability.

Interested in developing a long-term career in digital sub-system design, SoC/MCU development, verification, or design methodology.

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?

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