Engineer, Digital Design

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employees roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

We are looking for highly motivated graduates from premier institutes (IITs/NITs) to join our semiconductor design team. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge SoC/ASIC development, contributing to real-world products from day one while learning from industry experts.

As a Graduate Engineer, you will participate in the design, development, and verification of digital IPs and subsystems, gaining exposure across the full chip design lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in RTL design and development of digital blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog
• Support micro-architecture definition for simple modules under guidance
• Work closely with verification teams to ensure functional correctness and coverage
• Perform basic design quality checks (lint, CDC, simulation)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (verification, physical design, software)
• Contribute to documentation including design specifications and test plans
• Debug and troubleshoot issues during simulation and integration
• Continuously learn and adopt industry-standard tools and methodologies

Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech in: Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Graduated from IIT / NIT or other top-tier institutes.

Technical Skills

• Strong fundamentals in:
  • Digital Electronics
  • Computer Architecture
  • Logic Design
• Basic knowledge of:
  • Verilog / SystemVerilog / VHDL
  • FSM design, timing concepts, and clocking
• Familiarity with:
  • Simulation tools (ModelSim, VCS, etc.)
• Programming/scripting exposure:
  • Python / C / C++ / Shell (any one is a plus)

Good-to-Have Skills

• Internship or academic project in:
  • VLSI / ASIC / FPGA design
• Exposure to:
  • FPGA prototyping (Xilinx/Intel)
  • Basic verification concepts (testbench, assertions)
• Knowledge of:
  • SoC basics and integration concepts

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Passion for semiconductor and chip design
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced semiconductor products (SoCs, MCUs, ASICs)
• Structured training and mentorship program
• Exposure to end-to-end chip design lifecycle
• Collaboration with global engineering teams
• Fast-track career growth for high performers

Additional Information

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?

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.