Renesas Electronics: Sr Software Engineer — Bengaluru, KA, India

About Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics develops semiconductors for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and connected-device applications. Its employer description identifies microcontrollers, system-on-chip devices, analogue components and power products within its portfolio. These components form part of electronic systems made by other manufacturers. Renesas also describes combining complementary products into solutions for customers, connecting individual chips with the needs of an end application. Its business therefore involves both semiconductor technology and how that technology is used in wider electronic products.

The position and its setting

Renesas Electronics lists Sr Software Engineer in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference 20031145_2026-07-22. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 29 September 2026
• Brands: Renesas Electronics

Responsibilities and work described

• Renesas is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Test with Python skills to develop and execute automated and manual test solutions for software, hardware, and firmware products
• Experience with hardware, electronics, or SW/HW interface is a big plus
• Collaboration: with cross-functional teams to validate market-leading digital controller solutions powering AI, client, and server applications
• Responsibilities include test planning, automation, debugging, test execution, and driving product quality across the development lifecycle
• Work: teams across the globe to generate test requirements and define test methodologies
• Design: and execute automated and manual test plans for software, hardware, firmware, and IC solutions
• Debug software and hardware issues, with a focus on IC functionality and root cause analysis
• Analysis: test results, report defects, and support issue resolution with development and customer-facing teams
• Collaboration: with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality exceeds expectations
• Drive test automation, validation framework improvements, and QA best practices
• Mentor team members and contribute to testing strategy, planning, and process enhancements
• Management: multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while balancing quality, timelines, and feature delivery
• Proactively identify risks, raise issues, and recommend product and process improvements

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or similar
• 3-7 years of Software QA experience, including 3+ years testing software integrated with hardware/firmware
• Technical Proficiency:
• Test automation skills with Python and tools such as Qt Squish, SmartBear Test Complete, or similar
• Proficiency: Git is a must
• Understanding: JIRA, version control, QA best practices, and software/hardware development lifecycles
• Ability to mentor teams, improve test coverage, and drive quality initiatives
• Analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a keen attention to detail

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: one of GitLab, GitHub or BitBucket is highly preferred
• Additionally, exposure to DevOps and HW/SW test is a plus
• Familiarity: lab test equipment and measurement tools
• Background in both Software QA and IC/Power Engineering preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Sr Software Engineer vacancy is not an offer for reference 20031145_2026-07-22; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Renesas Electronics

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Open the official Renesas Electronics posting below and match the title and reference 20031145_2026-07-22.

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Practical preparation: Python

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Relevant skills

• Python
• AI/ML
• AI
• software testing
• firmware
• process improvement
• root-cause analysis
• Git
• electrical engineering
• communication