Senior Director, Systems & Solutions Engineering

Company Description

The Senior Director, Systems & Solutions Engineering leads the team responsible for designing, building, and operating the systems and solutions that support Renesas product groups and technologies. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the VP of User Experience, responsible for setting technical direction, managing a team of managers and senior engineers, and partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. The role combines strategic ownership of the systems/solutions roadmap with hands-on accountability for team performance, delivery, and operational excellence.

Job Description

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for the Systems & Solutions Engineering team, aligning priorities to business needs from product groups and sales.
• Lead, develop, and grow a team of 5–8 direct reports (managers and senior ICs), including hiring, performance management, and career development.
• Partner with Product, Engineering leadership, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical standards for systems and solutions delivery, balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
• Develop scalable systems solutions that can be leveraged effectively in distribution and mass market channels and initiatives.
• Manage team budget, headcount planning, and vendor/tooling decisions within the function. 
• Establish and monitor KPIs for team delivery, system reliability, and operational health; report progress to senior leadership.
• Represent the team in cross-functional planning, executive reviews, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate technical and organizational risk across systems and solutions initiatives

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions engineering, or related technical roles, including 5+ years in a people leadership capacity.
• Proven track record managing managers globally and building/scaling technical teams.
• Strong track record partnering with senior stakeholders (Director level and above) to align technical strategy with business priorities.
• Deep understanding of systems architecture, solutions delivery, and operational best practices.
• Experience owning budget, headcount, and vendor management for a technical function.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Able to travel globally (up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in running a globally distributed organization.
• Prior experience operating at the Senior Director / Director level in a similarly sized organization.
• Working level experience in industrial applications. Global interaction with a diverse set of customers is a plus.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is a base range of $260,000K - $325,000K. 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 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.

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.