Senior/Staff Embedded Robotics AI Engineer – Embedded Platform

Job Description

As an Experienced Application Engineer specializing in AI Robotic domain, you will drive the development, integration, and deployment of advanced embedded solutions for robotic applications. You will work with high-performance SoC platforms, combining expertise in hardware-software co-design, real-time systems, and AI/computer vision integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop software stack across heterogeneous architectures including Arm Cortex-A, Cortex-R, and Cortex-M cores on RCar and RZ SoCs.
• Design and develop AI‑based robotic applications on R‑Car and RZ SoCs
• Develop and integrate AI/ML models on hardware accelerators (NPU/DSP/GPU).
• Implement real-time control algorithms and middleware for robotic applications using ROS2, Linux

Qualifications

• Ability to program applications, middleware on Linux, ROS2
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python
• Strong understanding of core robotics algorithms
• Experience in computer vision for robotics: Image processing, object detection, tracking, and perception pipelines
• Familiarity with libraries/frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar
• Knowledge or experience in Reinforcement Learning (RL) applied to robotics
• Experience with robotics simulation tools is a strong advantage: Gazebo, Isaac Sim
• Ability to validate algorithms in simulation before deployment on real robots
• Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware control
• Understanding of mechanical systems in robotics, Sensors

Professional:

• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in a team, and willingness to learn new technologies.

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.