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Renesas Electronics America INC

Senior Application Engineer – DDR5 Power Management & PMIC

San Jose, CALIFORNIA, US Posted today $120K-$145K

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Renesas Electronics America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Staff Application Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $148k–$148k, median $148k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Renesas Electronics America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
2 certified filings for “Staff Application Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $148k–$148k, median $148k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($120K-$145K) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Application Engineer to join our team focusing on DDR5 solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the validation, implementation, and optimization of DDR5 memory systems, specifically focusing on digital and power efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to ensure that DDR5 power systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Key Responsibilities: • Product Validation : Validation of new products within the power modules for DDR5 memory and memory controllers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This includes heavy bench measurements to collect data and validate full functionality of new products. • System-level Analysis : Conduct analysis of different DDR5 modules to identify performance and develop strategies to enhance system power efficiency without compromising performance. • Tool Development : Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, as well as simulation models and tools to analyze DDR5 power consumption at various system levels (e.g., chip, board, and system). • Customer Support : Provide technical support for DDR5 power-related issues during product development and integration phases. Work directly with customers to resolve any technical issues or complex power-related challenges. • Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams : Work closely with design, product, test, packaging and other teams to ensure DDR5 solutions meet all performance and specification requirements. • Documentation and Reporting : Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, power analysis reports, validation reports and test plans to support internal and external stakeholders.   • Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field). • Experience : 4+ years of experience in power management, memory system design, or related fields (3+ years of focus on DDR5 or similar high-speed memory technologies will be a plus). • Skills & Expertise : • Hands-on experience with bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices (such as PMICs, SPD Hub, I3C switches, Temp sensor, etc.) • Strong understanding and knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuits (such as amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components) • Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages • Experience with customer support for technical design and resolving any issues at the application level • Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral • Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and customers. Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced Degree : Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or a related field). • Additional Experience : • Familiarity with DDR5 JEDEC standards and protocols is a plus • Expertise in power modeling and simulation tools will be a plus • Expertise in hardware design tools will be a plus The expected annual pay range for this position is $120K-$145K. 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 c

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