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Renesas Electronics · Kodaira, Japan

# Principal Engineer, Architecture/Chip Leader

Kodaira, Japan Full-time Senior individual contributor Operations 

Listed on Renesas Electronics’s official careers site. Posted March 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

【Reason for Hiring】 We are looking for an experienced leader for high performance SOCs & MCUs, to lead the Technical Project Leaders/Chip leads and SOC Architecture organization working closely with business, product marketing, system architects, SOC design architects and designers, software architects and developers. 【Role Responsibilities】 The successful candidate will be expected to Lead the SoC/MCU architecture team to define system architecture and technical specifications based on business and product requirements.

Drive the end-to-end development of high-performance SoCs and MCUs, ensuring high-quality, on-schedule, first-time-right tape-out. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product marketing, program management, software, manufacturing, functional safety (FuSa), and cybersecurity. Make key technical decisions on IP selection and make-or-buy strategies aligned with product and roadmap requirements. Manage and mentor R&D teams, assess team capabilities, and contribute to product, architecture, and IP roadmap planning.

Continuously improve development processes to optimize quality, cost, and efficiency across chip, IP, and platform teams. Engage with external stakeholders such as suppliers, technical partners, and industry standard bodies. Promote knowledge sharing, training programs, and best practices across the organization. 【 What We Offer 】 Opportunity to work on the latest and most advanced technologies Rare chance to be involved in such state-of-the-art technology – something not easily found in other companies While the role is demanding, the experience gained is highly valuable and transferable, enabling future success in top-tier technical positions globally

## Qualifications

【MUST】 Strong background in system and architecture-level design
- Proven track record of leading multiple end-to-end product development cycles, from concept to productization
- Solid understanding of advanced technology nodes and hands-on tapeout experience Experience in leading NPI (New Product Introduction) development, including product, technology, and team leadership Deep knowledge of industry-standard tools and development methodologies Comfortable communicating in Japanese in a professional work environment 【WANT】 Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across a cross functional, highly experienced global teams.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Mar 9, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 224 days
- Location: Kodaira, Japan
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Renesas Electronics’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000113379997-principal-engineer-architecture-chip-leader)

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