Principal Electrical Engineer
Company websiterenesas.com (Renesas Electronics, opens in new tab)
Base salary $198K to $245K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in United States
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- LocationUnited States
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Principal Process Technology Engineer to provide technical leadership in semiconductor device and process technology development and product enablement. This role will collaborate with foundry partners and Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Packaging, and Operations teams to ensure successful product tape-outs and production ramps.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in semiconductor device physics, process and device development, and characterization, and can translate technology capabilities and limitations into practical guidance for circuit and product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical interface with foundry partners, driving device and process development, qualification, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead device and modeling test-chip tape-outs, characterization, and analysis.
- Lead risk-reduction and enablement activities for new technologies and product development.
- Drive collaboration across Design, Product Engineering, Packaging, Reliability, and Operations teams.
- Provide technical guidance to design teams throughout development and tape-out.
- Benchmark technology platforms for competitiveness and alignment with product and business requirements.
Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, with 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
- Strong understanding of CMOS and BCD process integration, device physics, and reliability.
- Extensive experience working with semiconductor foundries and BCD technologies; advanced-node experience is a plus.
- Experience with PDKs, SPICE models, and device simulation.
- Experience with device and modeling test-chip tape-outs and characterization using semiconductor parameter analyzers, power device analyzers, and TLP systems.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with a proven ability to align stakeholders and resolve complex technical challenges.
Additional Information
The expected annual pay range for this position is $198K-$245K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. we put in the additional information
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.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
Source: Renesas Electronics on SmartRecruiters · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($198,000) is above 86% of the 2,091 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 8 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,800; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $173,500.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingPrincipal Electrical Engineer$198K to $245K
Principal Package Design Engineer$200K to $240K
Principal HR Technology & AI Enablement Partner$200K to $250K
Principal Digital Design Engineer$190K to $240K
Principal Product Marketing Manager (Hyperscalers)$210K to $270K
Principal Product Manager (Hyperscalers)$210K to $270K
Total Rewards Director (Onsite)$185K to $220K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Principal Electrical Engineer (this listing) | $198K - $245K |
| Principal Package Design Engineer | $200K - $240K |
| Principal HR Technology & AI Enablement Partner | $200K - $250K |
| Principal Digital Design Engineer | $190K - $240K |
| Principal Product Marketing Manager (Hyperscalers) | $210K - $270K |
| Principal Product Manager (Hyperscalers) | $210K - $270K |
| Total Rewards Director (Onsite) | $185K - $220K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: San Jose, CALIFORNIA, United States
The expected annual pay range for this position is $198K-$245K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Pl
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What we verified
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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