Principal Firmware/Middleware Engineer Job Description We are seeking a highly **Skilled Senior Firmware Engineer** , strong team player with extensive experience in C programming and working in SoC (System on Chip) environments for IOT devices. Advantage: 1. Previous experience with **Wi-Fi stacks** , **low-power design techniques** , and **cloud integration (AWS / Cloud platforms)** . 2. Strong background in **embedded systems** , particularly for **battery-powered / power-optimized IoT devices** , **FreeRTOS** , **Zephyr OS** , and **Matter protocol** . You will be part of a cross-functional engineering team, contributing to the **development of WIFI embedded software** in both **pre-silicon simulation/emulation environments** and on **post-silicon hardware** . **Responsibilities:** + Develop and optimize embedded firmware in C for SoC-based IoT devices + Collaborate on bring-up and debug activities in both **pre-silicon (simulation/emulation)** and **post-silicon** environments + Integrate and debug **Wi-Fi** , and other connectivity stacks + Implement low-power firmware strategies for battery-powered devices + Work closely with hardware, systems, and application teams to define and refine product requirements + Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and system validation + Maintain documentation and contribute to design and architecture discussions Qualifications + Proven experience working in **SoC environments** + Familiarity with **RTOS platforms** such as **FreeRTOS** + Ability to debug and optimize embedded software at system level + Comfortable working across both **pre-silicon (simulation, FPGA, emulation)** and **post-silicon hardware bring-up** phases + Strong communication skills and a **collaborative, team-oriented mindset** + Advantage - Experience with **Wi-Fiprotocol** is a strong plus + Advantage - Understanding of **power optimization** and development for **battery-operated IoT devices** + Advantage - Experience integrating with **AWS IoT** or other **cloud platforms** Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ **To Make Our Lives Easier** .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ **To Make Our Lives Easier** .’ At Renesas, you can: + **Launch and advance your career** in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things. + **Make a real impact** by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. + **Maximize your performance and wellbeing** in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day. Are you ready to own your success and make your mark? Join Renesas. Let’s **Shape the Future** together. 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 (https://jobs.renesas.com/diversity-and-inclusion) . 1. **Department** Manufacturing 2. **Location** Raanana 3. **Remote** No Requisition ID 20021216_2025-07-31 Apply Shortlist