Principal Firmware/Middleware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly Skilled Senior Firmware Engineer, strong team player with extensive experience in C programming and working in SoC (System on Chip) environments for IOT devices.

Advantage:

Previous experience with Wi-Fi stacks, low-power design techniques, and cloud integration (AWS / Cloud platforms) .
Strong background in embedded systems, particularly for battery-powered / power-optimized IoT devices, FreeRTOS, Zephyr OS, and Matter protocol.

You will be part of a cross-functional engineering team, contributing to the development of WIFI embedded software in both pre-silicon simulation/emulation environments and on post-silicon hardware.

Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize embedded firmware in C for SoC-based IoT devices
Collaborate on bring-up and debug activities in both pre-silicon (simulation/emulation) and post-silicon environments
Integrate and debug Wi-Fi, and other connectivity stacks
Implement low-power firmware strategies for battery-powered devices
Work closely with hardware, systems, and application teams to define and refine product requirements
Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and system validation
Maintain documentation and contribute to design and architecture discussions

Qualifications

Proven experience working in SoC environments
Familiarity with RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS
Ability to debug and optimize embedded software at system level
Comfortable working across both pre-silicon (simulation, FPGA, emulation) and post-silicon hardware bring-up phases
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Advantage - Experience with Wi-Fiprotocol is a strong plus
Advantage - Understanding of power optimization and development for battery-operated IoT devices
Advantage - Experience integrating with AWS IoT or other cloud platforms

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.
Job title

Principal Firmware/Middleware Engineer

Department
Manufacturing
Location
Raanana
Remote
No

Requisition ID

20021216_2025-07-31