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About the Role

This position is responsible for the design and development of Linux-related software for our industrial high-end processor, RZ series, in collaboration with internal LSI design teams and both domestic and international open source communities. You will gain hands-on experience in developing open source technologies, particularly Linux-based platforms, as well as security technologies for embedded systems, and delivering these innovations as products to the market. We are looking for engineers who have a strong interest in these areas and are motivated to contribute to bringing products to market.

Responsibilities

Design and development of device drivers for new hardware
Design and development of security features such as hardware-based encryption and secure boot
Design and development of common Linux-related software (e.g., Linux kernel, Trusted Firmware-A, U-Boot, OP-TEE) for high-end processor products, as well as management and maintenance of deliverables as InnerSource assets
Integration and evaluation of open source software for industrial networking functions, such as OPC UA
Technical discussions, proposals, and support with internal and external stakeholders, including open source communities, as well as contribution of patches to those communities
Development and maintenance of build environments using the Yocto Project (e.g., recipe development and maintenance)
Package development for proprietary libraries for Ubuntu and Debian
Management of vulnerability information (CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), formulation of patching strategies, and implementation of countermeasures
Planning and management of software maintenance, as well as process improvements and automation to ensure product quality
Technology research, prototyping, and evaluation for next-generation products

Requirements

Experience in embedded software development (approximately 5+ years)
Capable of understanding detailed software control requirements from hardware specifications and independently carrying out development and debugging of such control software
Basic knowledge of open source licenses such as GPL, MIT, and BSD
Strong communication skills with customers and internal and external stakeholders
Motivation to work in an English-speaking environment
Japanese Language Proficiency: JLPT N2 or higher
At least 3 years of development experience in one or more of the following areas: Linux kernel, device drivers, graphics, video codecs, security, or industrial networking functions
Experience with development using the Yocto Project
Knowledge of Arm architectures such as Cortex-A, Cortex-M, Cortex-R, and TrustZone, or RISC-V architecture
Experience in programming with Arm or RISC-V assembly language
General knowledge of security for embedded products
Experience in software debugging on development boards using ICE or similar tools
Experience contributing to open source communities
Experience in development within CI/CD environments using tools such as GitLab and Jenkins
Knowledge of security-related technologies (e.g., secure boot, cryptography, SELinux, CVE handling)
Knowledge of virtualization technologies, including hypervisors

Skills

Linux kernel development
Device driver development
Security feature development
Hardware-based encryption
Secure boot
Trusted Firmware-A
U-Boot
OP-TEE
InnerSource
Open source software integration
Industrial networking functions
OPC UA
Yocto Project
Recipe development
Package development
Ubuntu
Debian
Vulnerability information management
CVE handling
Software maintenance
Process improvement
Automation
Technology research
Prototyping
Evaluation
Embedded software development
Open source licenses (GPL, MIT, BSD)
Communication skills
English-speaking environment
Japanese Language Proficiency (JLPT N2 or higher)
Graphics development
Video codec development
Industrial networking
Arm architecture knowledge
RISC-V architecture knowledge
Arm assembly language programming
RISC-V assembly language programming
Embedded product security
Software debugging
ICE tools
Open source community contribution
CI/CD environments
GitLab
Jenkins
Cryptography
SELinux
Virtualization technologies
Hypervisors

Work Type

Regular (PERM)
No Remote Work Available

Experience Level

Approximately 5+ years of embedded software development experience
At least 3 years of development experience in specific areas

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

Renesas is a global company providing embedded semiconductor solutions with the purpose of 'To Make Our Lives Easier'.
With over 21,000 engineers and problem-solving professionals in over 30 countries, we are involved in the development of cutting-edge technologies in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT fields.
We contribute to the realization of a safer, healthier, more environmentally friendly, and smarter future.
Renesas' core corporate culture is 'TAGIE' (Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, Entrepreneurial).
TAGIE represents the common values that support how we work, grow, and strive to achieve our Purpose.
This collaborative spirit and challenging mindset enable us to transform industries through semiconductor technology and contribute to people's lives worldwide.