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Renesas Electronics

Principal AI Compiler Engineer

Renesas Electronics

Published 18 Mar 2026
Austin, TX, USA
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

C++
Python

Key skills

Neural networks
CNNS
Computer Science
Integrations
UX
Product Owner
Software Architect
Scrum Master
Electronics
AI
Compilers
Embedded
Graph
Operations
Kernel
Regression
TroubleShooting
PhD
Optimization
Inference
Transformers
Perception
Agile
CPU
Modelling
Infrastructure
Internet Of Things

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

SOCs
ONNX
GPUs
Rest
PyTorch
Tensorflow
LLVM

Description

Renesas Electronics Principal AI Compiler Engineer \\\| SmartRecruiters Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox . Principal AI Compiler Engineer Full-time Employment Type: Regular (PERM) Remote Work Available: No Job Description Renesas Electronics is searching for a hands-on AI Compiler Engineer who thrives at the convergence of cutting-edge AI, compiler tech, and hardware design. Here, youll not only architect and scale a production-class AI compiler toolchain, but also rethink how AI automates, optimizes, and accelerates every step of building and deploying neural networks on Renesas SoCs. Youll work shoulder-to-shoulder with visionary engineersboth human and AIenabling adaptive compilers that learn, evolve, and redefine whats possible for embedded intelligence. With a relentless focus on hardware-software co-design, youll collaborate across teams to translate high-level AI models into blazing-fast, energy-efficient executables, unlocking the full potential of our silicon for real-world impact. Innovation here isnt a catchphraseits your everyday. What Youll Do · Own the design, implementation, and evolution of an AI compiler toolchain that leverages AI agents to seamlessly map neural networks onto Renesas SoC platforms. · Pioneer new graph transformations, lowering, scheduling, and codegen strategies for CPUs and custom accelerators, driven by insights from AI-powered analytics. · Build deep integrations with leading AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, and more), using AI agents to rapidly onboard new model architectures and ops. · Push the envelope on quantization, operator fusion, memory planning, and layout transformationscombining human expertise and AI-guided design for state-of-the-art results. · Partner with hardware and software architects, kernel hackers, and AI agents to co-design next-gen compiler and accelerator features, aligning silicon and code for maximum impact. · Diagnose and crush performance bottlenecks with AI-enabled profiling and diagnostics, relentlessly tuning for latency, throughput, and power efficiency. · Level up validation, benchmarking, and regression pipelines by harnessing AI agentsensuring compiler correctness and world-class performance, release after release. · Uplevel the developer experience by streamlining usability, diagnostics, and documentationAI agents are your copilots for user support, troubleshooting, and rapid iteration. Qualifications MS/PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, EE, or related field Deep experience building AI compilers, accelerator backends, or graph optimization frameworks. Strong expertise in graph optimization and performance optimization for NPUs or custom accelerators Experience with MLIR, LLVM, TVM-like systems, or proprietary compiler IRs. Excellent C/C++ and Python skills Solid understanding of AI inference workloads (CNNs, transformers, perception or generative models) Strong communication skills are required, e.g. agile development experience in Scrum team (Product Owner or Scrum Master) Nice to Have: Experience with automotive or safety-critical systems. Background in heterogeneous SoCs (CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU) Performance modeling or hardwaresoftware co-design experienc Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. As the industrys 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 peoples 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. We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. Videos To Watch I'm interested I'm interestedPrivacy NoticeCookies Settings I'm interested Refer a friend share this job Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via email Share on Xing Share on WeChat Share to WeChat × Copy the link and open WeChat to share. 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Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires an MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, EE, or a related field. Deep experience in building AI compilers, accelerator backends, or graph optimization frameworks is necessary. Strong expertise in graph optimization and performance optimization for NPUs or custom accelerators is expected. Experience with MLIR, LLVM, TVM-like systems, or proprietary compiler IRs is required, along with excellent C/C++ and Python skills. A solid understanding of AI inference workloads, including CNNs, transformers, perception, or generative models, is also essential. Strong communication skills, such as agile development experience in a Scrum team, are required.

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About the company

Renesas Electronics

Size

10882

HQ

Koto-ku, Toyosu, JP

Description

Renesas aims to make every endpoint intelligent, offering solutions in automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets through its MCUs, SoCs, analog, and power products. Employing roughly 21,000 people globally, Renesas is committed to diversity, inclusion, and a culture based on transparency, agility, global perspective, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The company plays a key role in developing technology for a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, focusing on making lives easier through technology.

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