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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** RENESAS ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Build Automation, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Emulators, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Real-Time Operating Systems, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology, Hardware Acceleration, Service Stack, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/45FD353124DF487095E6D03CF7914403/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred) * 8+ years of professional software development experience * 3+ years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity * Proven track record in embedded systems or semiconductor industry Essential Technical Skills Required Competencies Virtual Platforms Deep hands-on experience with Synopsys Virtual Platform, QEMU, SIMICS Hardware Emulation Working knowledge of Synopsys ZEBU / HAPS, or equivalent platforms Programming Languages C/C++, Python, Shell scripting; Verilog/VHDL exposure preferred Embedded Systems ARM architecture, RISC-V, or similar microcontroller/microprocessor families Operating Systems Linux kernel, RTOS environments, bootloaders, device drivers Development Methodologies Shift-left development, CI/CD pipelines, agile/Scrum frameworks Soft Skills & Leadership * Strong technical communication skills for explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences * Ability to build consensus across hardware, software, and business stakeholders * Problem-solving mindset with demonstrated success resolving challenging technical issues * Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced development environment Day-to-Day Activities * 40% Strategic planning, requirement definition, and documentation * 30% Hands-on development and technical implementation * 20% Team leadership, mentoring, and coordination * 10% Customer engagements, demonstrations, and support ## Description Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced Software Architect to join our Embedded Processing team in Austin, Texas. This strategic role focuses on software emulation tools for shift-left development , enabling our engineering teams and customers to develop, test, and validate software months before physical silicon is available. As a technical leader, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software development cycles, working with industry-leading emulation platforms to accelerate time-to-market for our semiconductor solutions across industrial, consumer, and IoT markets. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape early development strategies, define emulation roadmaps, and enable customer success in the critical pre-silicon phase of our product lifecycle. Core Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Strategy * Define technical requirements and architectural standards for software emulation workflows * Lead cross-functional teams in developing early-stage embedded software solutions * Establish best practices for shift-left development methodologies * Evaluate and recommend new emulation tools and platforms to keep our technology stack competitive * Serve as a technical authority on virtual platform development Development & Implementation * Design and implement virtual platform configurations using Synopsys Virtual Platform , QEMU , or SIMICS * Develop hardware/software co-emulation frameworks using ZEBU , HAPS , and related hardware accelerators * Build automation pipelines for continuous integration and testing on emulation infrastructure * Debug complex system-level issues across hardware emulation and software simulation environments Customer Enablement * Enable early access programs for key customers, providing them with working emulation environments * Gather customer feedback to inform product roadmap and feature prioritization * Work directly with customer engineering teams to integrate our emulation solutions into their development flows * Support proof-of-concept demonstrations for prospective clients evaluating our semiconductor solutions Team Management * Mentor junior developers and engineers on emulation technologies and best practices * Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality software delivery * Coordinate project timelines and resource allocation across multiple initiatives * Foster a collaborative team culture aligned with Renesas' TAGIE values ## Related Videos - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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