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 employs 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

As the Head of Product Engineering for Digitalization, you will spearhead the product engineering team for building the Renesas Digitalization platform.

This role will require a seasoned leader who has led teams building innovative, custom solutions. The leader will also demonstrate a deep understanding of the business and customer, provide clarity on the vision, drive strategy within the business unit while aligning with other business units for synergies and dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy, Roadmap, and Vision:

• Define and communicate a clear product strategy for digitalization.
• Develop and execute a roadmap that prioritizes feature development and product enhancements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to shape product vision.
• Understanding Renesas products, partnering with our sales teams and leaders, and defining how we build solutions targeted at specific business verticals.
• Manage efficient integration of various components into the Digitalization platform to improve our customers’ experience using Renesas products.
• Managing all aspects of research, development, and commercialization of new products.

Team Leadership:

• Leading a team of developers and engineers.
• Deep technical expertise and guidance, with a hands-on approach when needed.
• Leading and directing an overall cross-functional team to carry out new product development and launch activities.
• Build a strong, collaborative, and inclusive team, fostering a common vision for success.

Product Development:

• Lead cross-functional teams, including product managers and software engineers, in designing, developing, and launching software products and integrated development environments.
• Deep technical expertise in building integrated development environments, UX/UI, and solutions for Embedded applications.
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, with a focus on custom solutions targeted to business segments and verticals.
• Set and maintain high standards for engineering execution.
• Create and monitor essential performance metrics with regular read outs to leadership to track development and other significant metrics.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with executive leader to align product development efforts with business goals and revenue targets.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure the highest levels of software quality, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in Computer Engineering/Science
• Proven experience in Product Management, Integrated Development platforms and Software Development at scale.
• Demonstrated ability in Agile Software Development Practices
• Demonstrated ability in leading small and large teams building and shipping software at scale.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and present to stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of successfully bringing software products to market.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional Information

Hybrid Work Environment Based in San Jose, CA - Travel Required

The expected annual pay range for this position is $245,000 - 367,500. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay. [Modify this highlighted sentence based on whether the position is eligible for STI or SIP] Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com.
Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law.