Principal Engineer, Router Architect

Renesas
📍 Austin, TX, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

Principal Engineer, Router Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a **Principal Router Architect** with **10 to 15 years of experience** to define the backbone of next-generation **Zonal and Central Compute Automotive architectures** . This role focuses on architecting high-bandwidth, ultra-reliable **Ethernet Routing Engines** and **PCIe subsystems** that serve as the primary data fabric for Autonomous Driving (AD) and Cockpit controllers. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high-speed data center-grade throughput and the rigorous **Safety (ISO 26262)** and **Deterministic Networking** requirements of the automotive industry.

**Responsibilities:**

+ **Automotive Ethernet Routing** : Architect L2/L3 switch fabrics supporting **Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)** standards (e.g., IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qbu) to ensure deterministic latency for safety-critical traffic.
+ **PCIe Backbone Architecture** : Define **PC...

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Job Details

  • Location Austin, TX
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 27, 2026