Staff AI Application Engineer (Automotive SoC)

Job Summary

We are looking for anAI Application Engineer to support the enablement, optimization, and deployment of AI models on automotive-grade SoCs.

In this role, you will work closely with internal compiler/runtime teams and external customers tobring AI models from training to optimized inference on embedded NPU/DSP platforms, with a strong focus onperformance, accuracy, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

AI Model Enablement & Optimization

• Enable and deploy AI models (e.g.,BEV, object detection, segmentation, classification) on Gen4/5 SoC platforms with CNNIP/DSP/NPU HWA.
• Performmodel performance analysis (latency, throughput, multi-core scaling) and identify bottlenecks related to memory bandwidth, scheduling, or operator mapping.
• Supportmodel optimization workflows, including:
  • Post-Training Quantization (PTQ)
  • Quantization-Aware Training (QAT) collaboration
  • Operator fusion, graph optimization, and execution partitioning
• Analyze accuracy degradation caused by quantization or operator limitations and propose mitigation strategies.

Embedded AI Inference & System Integration

• Integrate AI models intoembedded runtime environments (Linux / QNX).
• Debug issues related to:
  • CNNIP/DSP/NPU offloading
  • Memory allocation / IPMMU
  • Data transfer overhead and multi-core synchronization
• Validate AI workloads on target boards and simulators (SIL / HIL).

Toolchain & Model Workflow Support

• Work with AI compiler and runtime toolchains (e.g.,ONNX-based workflows, hybrid compiler, MWMX).
• Support ONNX model handling, including:
  • Graph inspection and modification
  • Model segmentation and execution control
  • Quantized (QDQ) ONNX models
• Develop or maintaininternal tools and scripts to improve model validation, benchmarking, and customer workflows.

Customer & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Act as atechnical interface between customers, internal development teams, and field application engineers.
• Support customer evaluations, PoCs, and demos on automotive AI platforms.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and best practices for AI model deployment.
• Contribute toweekly technical reports, issue tracking, and release validation activities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work onstate-of-the-art automotive AI platforms.
• Hands-on involvement across theentire AI lifecycle, from model to silicon.
• Close collaboration with compiler, runtime, and hardware architecture teams.
• Exposure to real customer deployments and production constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree inComputer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or have experience in embedded systems.
• Solid understanding ofdeep learning fundamentals and inference pipelines.
• Hands-on experience withAI frameworks such as PyTorch, ONNX, or ONNX Runtime.
• Strong programming skills inPython; working knowledge ofC/C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity withembedded systems and debugging tools.
• Ability to analyze performance using metrics such as latency, throughput, and hardware utilization.
• Good communication skills in a multi-cultural, cross-functional environment.

Preferred / Optional Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in embedded systems or AI-related development.
• Experience withAI model training, fine-tuning, or evaluation, especially for:
  • Computer vision models (Detection / Segmentation / BEV)
  • Automotive or robotics use cases
• Practical experience withAI inference optimization on embedded hardware (NPU, DSP, GPU, or CPU).
• Familiarity withquantization techniques (INT8, calibration methods, QDQ models).
• Experience withautomotive SoCs or safety-related software environments (QNX is a plus).
• Understanding of memory hierarchy, DMA, and multi-core scheduling in SoC architectures.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting customers or acting in atechnical support / application engineering role.
• Knowledge of automotive AI standards or ADAS perception pipelines.
• Experience contributing to internal tools, scripts, or documentation.
• Ability to read and debug ONNX graphs or intermediate representations.

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 andshape the futurewith 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.