Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Staff Application Engineer

$145k - $180k

Renesas Electronics

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Application Engineer of Renesas IC products to solve customer problems, including system design, bench-test, debug, and documentation. 

Responsibilities:

  • System design incorporating our products (eg. GreenPAK, FPGA)
  • Planning and execution of new product prototype bring-up, bench-testing, and evaluation. 
  • Technical documentation (eg. Lab Reports, Datasheets, Application Notes, etc)
  • Technical support for external customers and internal teams.
  • Presentations and product training
  • Feedback findings, issues, potential improvements to other teams
  • Lab / bench maintenance
Qualifications

  • Education: BSEE or equivalent (MSEE preferred)
  • 5+ years experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design
  • Strong knowledge of configurable devices and development tools (eg. GreenPAK / FPGA / Verilog)
  • IC prototyping / bench skills (prototype bring-up / debugging / lab measurement / scripting)
  • Excellent technical communication / presentation skills

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $145K - $180K. 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.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’     

At Renesas, you can: 
  • Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  
  • Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 
  • Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us .  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local 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.

Vacancy posted 28 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Staff Application Engineer in San Jose, CA vacancy
  •  ...Digital Power products. You will find our products in everyday applications including personal computers, graphic cards, gaming consoles,...  ...to support the product definition and system/applications engineering works. This position will focus on product definition to... 
    Suggested
    Local area

    Alpha & Omega Semiconductor

    Sunnyvale, CA
    11 days ago
  •  ...Digital Power products. You will find our products in everyday applications including personal computers, graphic cards, gaming consoles,...  ...job opportunity below to POWER your career! This Application Engineer will be responsible for applications engineering work to... 
    Suggested
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Remote work

    Alpha & Omega Semiconductor

    Sunnyvale, CA
    4 days ago
  • $145k - $185k

     ...Job Description Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Application Engineer to join our team focusing on system level solutions using USB protocols. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week

    Renesas Electronics

    San Jose, CA
    7 days ago
  • $120k - $192k

     ...thousands of XPUs to drive trillion-parameter AI workloads. Key Responsibilities We are looking for a forward-thinking Applications Engineer to join a specialized team dedicated to the future of technical support. Our mission is clear: leverage existing and... 
    Suggested
    Local area

    Broadcom Corporation

    San Jose, CA
    6 days ago
  • $112.3k - $161.7k

     ...brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a Staff Application Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Applications... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide

    Bloom Energy

    San Jose, CA
    1 day ago
  • $155.04k

     ...that impact everyone's life.Bridging needs with innovation - where customer challenges become our next big idea.As a Senior Staff Applications Engineer on our Marketing team, you'll work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our security products into... 
    Local area

    Infineon Technologies AG

    San Jose, CA
    2 days ago
  • $110k - $175k

    Job Description Job Description About the Company: At SK Hynix Memory Solutions, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND...

    SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.

    San Jose, CA
    14 days ago
  • $111.07k - $166.4k

     ...Marvell Application Engineer Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.... 
    Permanent employment
    Internship
    Remote work
    Work from home

    Marvell

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  • $135k - $215k

     ...About the job We are seeking a staff application engineer with expertise in firmware development for embedded systems and wireless technologies. This is a hybrid role that bridges R&D development with customer-facing technical engagement. You will work with our key... 
    Full time
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Nordic Semiconductor

    San Jose, CA
    1 day ago
  • $135k - $215k

     ...Staff Application Engineer - Cupertino, CA (Hybrid) - $135,000-$215,000 Are you a senior embedded engineer who thrives at the intersection of deep firmware work and customer-facing impact? This is an opportunity to join a globally respected semiconductor and IoT technology... 
    Worldwide
    Visa sponsorship

    Proven Recruiting

    Cupertino, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Company Description We are looking for a  Senior Staff High Voltage Field Applications Engineer (FAE)to help define the future of  AI datacenter power architectures . The industry is undergoing a fundamental shift toward 80... 
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Renesas Electronics

    San Jose, CA
    7 days ago
  •  ...your career. AMD is seeking a Technical Marketing Engineer to join the Product, Software & Solutions (PSAS) Technical Marketing...  ...level software development Document best design practices, application notes, and technical guidance for both internal stakeholders... 

    Advanced Micro Devices , Inc.

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • Onto Innovation Inc. in Milpitas is seeking a Staff Applications Engineer to become a Subject Matter Expert on inspection products, supporting customers through application development and training. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor... 

    Onto Innovation Inc.

    Milpitas, CA
    1 day ago
  • We Are Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products...  ...needs Keeping up with the latest industry specs and applications in hot markets so your advice is always current Traveling occasionally... 

    Synopsys, Inc.

    Sunnyvale, CA
    2 days ago
  • $144k - $216k

    ## Staff Applications EngineerApplylocations: Milpitas-CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-6009Onto Innovation...  ...and executing system level test plans to validate that the engineering designs meet customer requirements* Compile and assist in... 
    Permanent employment
    Worldwide

    Onto Innovation Inc.

    Milpitas, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...continuous technological innovation. You Are: You are an accomplished engineer with a passion for physical design and a drive to solve...  .... Contributing to the productivity and growth of the Application Engineering team by sharing expertise, developing technical collateral... 

    Synopsys, Inc.

    Sunnyvale, CA
    12 hours ago
  •  ...LVS/FILL/PERC rule decks. Working closely with R&D, Product Engineering, and Sales teams to drive tool enhancement and customer success...  .... The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You’ll join a dynamic Applications Engineering team dedicated to driving customer success in physical... 

    Synopsys, Inc.

    Sunnyvale, CA
    12 hours ago
  •  ...and development time. Candidates should have significant experience in ASIC design and familiarity with back end tools. The ideal applicant will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to customer service. A comprehensive... 

    Synopsys, Inc.

    Sunnyvale, CA
    12 hours ago
  • $160k - $190k

     ...Staff Field Applications Engineer Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support strategic customers across datacenter, AI, server, and advanced computing markets. This role is based in the San Jose, CA area... 
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Renesas

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $125.31k - $187.68k

     ...Field Application Engineering The FAE team is a key part of Marvell's Connectivity Business Unit providing networking infrastructure solutions to Hyperscaler, Cloud Data Center, and Custom AI customers using Optical and Cabling products that leverage Marvell Silicon... 
    Permanent employment
    Internship

    Marvell

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  • $165k - $200k

     ...Senior Staff Field Applications Engineer (FAE) Job Description As a System Staff / Senior System Staff Field Applications Engineer (FAE) you will play a major role in the expansion of our market-leading digital products (MCUs & SoCs), analog and power by providing... 
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Renesas

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  • $165k - $248k

     ...Date posted 04/05/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16801 Base Salary Range $165000-$248000 Remote...  ...empower you to engage confidently with customers and field application engineers (FAEs), translating complex requirements into innovative... 
    Remote work
    Worldwide

    Synopsys

    Sunnyvale, CA
    1 day ago
  • $170.9k - $256.4k

     ...world. Job Description: Job Overview Join TE Connectivity's Passive Optical Connectivity team as a Field Applications Engineer and become a technical specialist who directly supports AI customers implementing cutting-edge optical interconnect... 
    Live in
    Local area
    Remote work

    TE Connectivity

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $120.13k - $180.41k

     ...Description Power Integrations is looking for an ambitious, highly motivated Staff Field Application Engineer who will thrive in our fast-paced and diverse working environment. You will work closely with sales, engineers, and manufacturers to provide the best optimized... 
    Worldwide

    Power Integrations

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  • $183k - $224k

     ...Fortinet is a fast-growing and dynamic cybersecurity company with a growing and hard-working IT business application team. We are looking for a Senior AI Engineering Lead to join our growing team. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain intelligent AI... 
    Full time
    Worldwide
    Night shift

    Fortinet

    Sunnyvale, CA
    3 days ago
  • $163.53k - $224.85k

     ...billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and X. Staff Field Applications Engineer - Power Solutions Location: Bay Area, California Travel: 20-25% within territory About the Role... 
    Permanent employment
    Work at office
    Shift work
    Day shift

    Analog Devices

    San Jose, CA
    4 days ago
  • $160k - $210k

     ...customers to secure design wins incorporating MPS products. The Sr. Staff FAE is also responsible for defining and sharing current and...  ...policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide
    3 days per week

    Monolithic Power Systems

    San Jose, CA
    1 day ago
  • $147.52k

     ...challenges become our next big idea.As a Senior Staff FAE on our Sales team, you'll work hand-...  ...you succeed Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5+ years...  ...tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We... 
    Local area
    Long distance

    Infineon Technologies AG

    San Jose, CA
    4 days ago
  • $150.98k - $218.62k

     ...globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X). Staff Product Applications Engineer - Systems Power Management The ADI's Cloud and Data Center Equipment BU is seeking a motivated, experienced... 
    Permanent employment
    Work at office
    Shift work
    Day shift

    Analog Devices

    San Jose, CA
    1 day ago
  • $145k - $217.6k

     ...design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and...  ...projects. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and... 
    Work experience placement
    Work from home

    Qualcomm

    Santa Clara, CA
    12 hours ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Staff Application Engineer. Be the first to apply!