[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Renesas Electronics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Renesas Electronics · Kodaira, Japan # Principal Software Engineer- Embedded Software Design Kodaira, Japan Full-time Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Renesas Electronics’s official careers site. Posted June 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Renesas Electronics’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000133266449-principal-software-engineer-embedded-software-design) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Renesas Electronics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/) / Principal Software Engineer- Embedded Software Design ## Job description Looking for an experienced engineer which Roles and Responsibilities: (1) System / design architecture, Development of middleware frameworks, and understand about device drivers for ADAS/AD, Gateway, Cockpit/IVI that bring out the potential of Renesas SoC products. (2) Requirements definition of middleware and drivers. (3) Development of demo of developed software and promotion to customers. (4) Market trend research for new solution. (5) W/W customer discussion. ### Essential Functions Experienced in all aspects of Software Design/Development/Verification/Validation from module level to full system with a demonstrated history in driving design innovation and best practices, such as, task/job scheduling with prioritization, dependencies, pairing in embedded system, multi-process, multi-core, multi-device operation and communication, OS IPC, memory resource management (e.g SMMU/IOMMU) and and FFI concept (freedom from interference) in embedded system. Experienced in Linux, Android, QNX, FreeRTOS SW development and familiar with standard frameworks, such as, Linux/KMS/DRM/Wayland/V4L2/libcamera/GStreamer, Android/SurfaceFlinger/Window Manager/CODEC, QNX/Screen/Sensor Camera framework, Widevine. Strong knowledge of Video input and output pipeline, such as, Camera input standard (MIPI-CSI2, Serializer/Deserializer), Image processing, Display output standard. Experience in designing and implementing image/video processing pipelines on embedded SoCs (e.g., using DSP, NPU, GPU). Proficient in C++14/17 and familiarity with parallel computing. Experience working with cross-platform embedded systems (e.g., QNX, Linux, FreeRTOS, Android) ### Experienced in SW development process ISO26262, Automotive SPICE, CMMI, Agile/Scrum with Project manager, Project Leader, Scrum master, Safety manager roles. Should have the ability to work independently with little supervision to design complex SW and take complete ownership to drive all aspects within the committed schedule. Must be proficient in architecture, unit level design and implementation. Experience in leading a team with a proven history of mentoring and promoting new college graduates *The full details regarding your position scope as well as any future potential changes in work location and job scope will be provided during the interview process. ## Qualifications ### Minimum Requirements University degree graduate or above majoring in Electronics, Telecommunications, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics – Computer Science, Physics – Electronics, and Physics – Computer Science Minimum of 15 years of experience in software ### Additional Preferred Qualifications Good at English in both writing and speaking skills, distinguished competence, consistent in pursuing of excellence, professional behaviour, and good relationships with others and society. Have strong passion in technical field, especially in embedded Software development. Understanding Renesas platforms is a plus. Teamwork, proactive, high responsibility, punctual and detailed in every task. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 119 days - Location: Kodaira, Japan - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Renesas Electronics’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000133266449-principal-software-engineer-embedded-software-design) ## More jobs at Renesas Electronics ### [Principal Software Engineer (ADAS / ADアプリケーション開発)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/be678b390ea039df0a29/) Kodaira, Japan ### [Principal Software Security Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/615bfde33e0f23d06f33/) Kodaira, Japan ### [ARM CPU Subsystem Design Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/860b92d0e84cb63dc206/) Kodaira, Japan ### [Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/97d0b8aceb7c75c13b01/) Kodaira, Japan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Embedded Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/ccbf9ed2bdbece521d1f/) Lockheed Martin · Gloucester, GBR ### [Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/024725d47d5af0be600f/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [Senior Rust Software Engineer – Embedded Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/1d18888addfce15737cb/) Accenture ### [Senior Embedded Software Architect Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/8d8d97ea9f754cadd290/) Qualcomm · Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India ### [Senior Engineer - Embedded Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/2293c57cfbab6d7b7d8b/) Eaton · Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, IND OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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