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# Senior Director, Systems & Solutions Engineering

- **Company:** Renesas Electronics America Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $260,000.0 - $325,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4e75808474a62485

## About the Role

* 20+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions engineering, or related technical roles, including 5+ years in a people leadership capacity.
 * Proven track record managing managers globally and building/scaling technical teams.
 * Strong track record partnering with senior stakeholders (Director level and above) to align technical strategy with business priorities.
 * Deep understanding of systems architecture, solutions delivery, and operational best practices.
 * Experience owning budget, headcount, and vendor management for a technical function.
 * Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Able to travel globally (up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience in running a globally distributed organization.
 * Prior experience operating at the Senior Director / Director level in a similarly sized organization.
 * Working level experience in industrial applications. Global interaction with a diverse set of customers is a plus.

## Description

The Senior Director, Systems & Solutions Engineering leads the team responsible for designing, building, and operating the systems and solutions that support Renesas product groups and technologies. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the VP of User Experience, responsible for setting technical direction, managing a team of managers and senior engineers, and partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. The role combines strategic ownership of the systems/solutions roadmap with hands-on accountability for team performance, delivery, and operational excellence., * Own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for the Systems & Solutions Engineering team, aligning priorities to business needs from product groups and sales.

 * Lead, develop, and grow a team of 5-8 direct reports (managers and senior ICs), including hiring, performance management, and career development.
 * Partner with Product, Engineering leadership, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
 * Drive architectural decisions and technical standards for systems and solutions delivery, balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
 * Develop scalable systems solutions that can be leveraged effectively in distribution and mass market channels and initiatives.
 * Manage team budget, headcount planning, and vendor/tooling decisions within the function.
 * Establish and monitor KPIs for team delivery, system reliability, and operational health; report progress to senior leadership.
 * Represent the team in cross-functional planning, executive reviews, and strategic initiatives.
 * Identify and mitigate technical and organizational risk across systems and solutions initiatives


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