首席产品定义工程师

Company Description We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Definition Engineer to define and influence long-term product and technology strategies for our Ethernet networking solutions portfolio. In this role, you will serve as a recognized technical authority and trusted advisor to business leaders, driving strategic product investments, shaping technology direction, and influencing business outcomes across multiple product lines and future product generations. This position plays a key role in connecting customer needs, market trends, technology evolution, and business strategy to create sustainable competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities Define and influence long-term product, technology, and portfolio strategies across multiple product generations and business initiatives. Act as a principal technical advisor to Product Line Management, Engineering Leadership, and business stakeholders on technology direction, market opportunities, and product investment decisions. Drive the identification and translation of emerging customer needs, technology trends, competitive threats, and industry developments into strategic product requirements and roadmap priorities. Lead complex product definition activities involving significant technical, business, market, and investment trade-offs where information may be incomplete or uncertain. Drive alignment and decision-making across Marketing, Product Management, Architecture, Applications, Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure strategic business objectives are achieved. Influence product, technology, and business strategies through competitive analysis, market assessment, technology benchmarking, and future market evaluation. Lead the definition and prioritization of Customer Requirement Specifications (CRS) and Product Requirement Specifications (PRS), ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and portfolio strategies. Represent the company as a recognized subject matter expert in customer engagements, strategic partnerships, industry forums, standards activities, and technical conferences. Drive technology adoption, customer engagement, product introductions, and qualification strategies to maximize business impact and market success. Mentor and guide technical professionals across multiple engineering disciplines and contribute to the development of organizational capability and technical excellence. Anticipate future technology, regulatory, and market challenges and proactively recommend strategic actions that strengthen the company's competitive position. Job Description Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Typically requires 15+ years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor's degree. Deep knowledge of Ethernet networking technologies, architectures, and standards, including IEEE 802.3, Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), TSN, MACsec, and Ethernet PHY solutions. Broad understanding of semiconductor product development, system architectures, networking applications, and market requirements. Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technical and business trade-offs involving architecture, performance, cost, reliability, safety, security, and scalability. Recognized technical authority with a demonstrated record of influencing product direction, business decisions, and cross-functional strategies. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and customers. Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities with experience developing technical talent and organizational expertise. Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives. We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting 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 law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .