Job Description

In this role, you will be part of the AI & Cloud Engineering (ACE) Division and the Product Management team. ACE is developing a comprehensive AI strategy that delivers a highly flexible platform to explore new Deep Learning / Machine Learning model architectures, combined with auto-tuned high performance for production environments across a wide range of hardware architectures. The platform can improve performance, developer efficiency & deployment velocity of both AI training and inference.   

As a Product Manager of ACE, you will define product strategy and design product features of multiple AI software products for internal and external customers. You will work closely with the customer service team to gather requirements directly from existing and prospective customers. You will then work with Software Architect and multiple engineering teams in ACE to build product features, roadmap and then manage delivery on-time with high quality. You will also work with Marketing and other cross-functional teams outside of ACE to ensure alignment following company standards. You will gain valuable experience in managing commercial grade software products and will help in driving next generation hardware software co-design for AI domain specific problems.  

Our division mission is to use the latest AI and cloud technologies to develop the best AI inference for self-driving vehicles and advanced driver safety engineers. Renesas is the leading automotive electronics supplier globally, and this is a rare opportunity to deploy your AI software to the billions of devices we ship to customers every year. You will join our newly formed AI Solutions global research and development organization of around 100 software engineers. Due to strong demand for our AI-related products we are planning to triple in size in the next three years, so there is lots of room for you to help us grow the team together while remaining small. We are focusing on our hiring into our Tokyo, Beijing and Singapore sites. If you are successful and living outside of these cities, we can support your relocation to one of the three sites based on team needs.  

Responsibilities  

• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.  

• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners.  

• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.  

• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact.  

• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.  

• Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members.  

• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, machine learning, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or related field. MBA degree is a plus.  

• Previous software engineering experience with programming skills 

• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.  

• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies.  

• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and cloud technologies  

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job  

• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Experience in SaaS and/or PaaS.  

• Experience working with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX etc.  

• Understanding of System-on-Chip is a plus.  

• Ability to speak and write in English at a business level.  

Additional Information

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. A leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.  

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.  

We are committed to creating a diverse culture where everyone is included and feels a sense of belonging. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.  

ルネサスは「人々の暮らしを楽（ラク）にする」技術で持続可能な将来を築いていく日本を代表する半導体企業です。自動運転やIoTなど多様な分野において、先進的な製品やソリューションを提供しています。当社の製品は、世界中の主要な電子機器メーカーに採用され、日々の暮らしに欠かせない身の回りのあらゆる電子機器に使用されています。 当社では世界25カ国の製造・開発・販売拠点において20,000人以上の従業員が働いています。グローバルチームとして、すべての従業員が、行動指針である「Renesas Culture」をもとに、互いに学習、協力、成長、目標に向けて前進しながら、日々さまざまな課題解決に取り組んでいます。 当社を取り巻く環境は近年の活発な大型M&Aを含めて、他に類を見ないほどダイナミックに動いています。今後もインフラやデータエコノミー関連の急成長市場でのシェア拡大や、産業/IoTや自動車分野でのプレゼンス強化を図ります。変化の激しい中、グローバルチームの一員として、私たちと一緒に持続可能な将来を築いていただける方をお待ちしています。