Sr. System Validation Manager

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 We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic System Validation Manager to lead multiple, concurrent product and system validation projects globally. You will be the technical driver to lead a multi-disciplinary team of system design, hardware and software engineers to deliver on validation of solutions and products. This role requires an individual with deep embedded design experience and leadership skills with a proven track record of delivering and managing complex projects from concept to deployment Your primary mission is to ensure flawless execution, mitigate risks proactively, and drive decisions that align with our strategic business objectives of performance, cost, and time-to-market. Key Responsibilities: Lead User Experience validation of Embedded Products & Solutions comprising of Renesas’s wide product portfolio of MCUs, MPUs, Power and Connectivity families Develop end-to-end system validation plans for solutions targeting applications in Robotics, AI Infrastructure, Medical and Consumer for broad-market customers Lead a team of system design, hardware and software engineers to deliver on validation of solutions and products Drive customer use-case and scenario validation. Create a center of excellence for developing value-added assets – HW, SW , Tools, Documents - enabling a superior designer experience Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, providing clear, concise, and data-driven updates on project status, risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Manage expectations and secure buy-in for critical decisions. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with leaders across Marketing, Product development, Application Engineering and Sales/FAE teams to create cohesive project development plans. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum of 12-15 years of direct embedded product development and program management experience within the semiconductor industry or at a product development firm. Direct working knowledge of MCUs, Power Management, Connectivity products Deep technical knowledge of Embedded design including firmware, hardware and software Proven experience managing multiple complex semiconductor projects concurrently, from definition to production ramp. Expertise with advanced project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Confluence) and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Critical Chain). Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Skills & Experience SoC Validation Expertise SoC bring-up and silicon debug Functional and system validation Use-case and scenario validation Subsystem validation Coverage planning and closure Protocol & Interface Validation I3C, I2C, SPI, UART Ethernet, PCIe, USB DDR, LPDDR MIPI CSI/DSI Debug & Lab Equipment JTAG / Lauterbach Oscilloscope Logic Analyzer Protocol Analyzers Power Analyzers High-speed measurement equipment Software & Automation Python C/C++ Shell scripting Test automation frameworks Data analytics and visualization tools 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 .