Job Description

At Renesas, we are more than just a semiconductor company; we are the engine behind a "safer, smarter, and more sustainable" future. Headquartered locally in the heart of San Jose, our Silicon Valley team is at the forefront of innovation in Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT technologies. By blending cutting-edge embedded processing with world-class analog and power expertise, we develop "Winning Combinations" that power billions of intelligent devices globally. Joining our San Jose office means joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work directly impacts the next generation of AI-driven infrastructure and green energy solutions.

Senior Staff Product Marketing Specialist/Regional Product Marketing (RPM) Specialist is responsible for the go-to-market strategy, execution and growth (the "how") within a specific territory, lifecycle management, and commercial success of MCU/MPU/Connectivity portfolio. Translate complex technical specifications (like DMIPS, Flash memory, Wireless performance and peripheral sets, application requirements) into value propositions that resonate with customers.

Kind of "General Manager" of that region. adapting the global strategy and pivot it to fit local market dynamics, ensuring that the EP & C portfolio meets revenue and design-win targets in the specific geography through a deep customer-centric approach. Collaborate with Sales and other stakeholders to identify high-value "white space" and partner with Distribution and Design Houses to build a robust support ecosystem. Ultimately, acting as the "Voice of the Region" ensuring that local requirements and competitive shifts directly influence the future products’ roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Job functions would include (but not limited to):

Demand Creation & Design-Wins

• Targeting: Identify the high potential customer
• Promotion: Execute regional seminars, tech days, partner scouting, enablement and trade shows.
• Funnel Management: Track the "Design-In" to "Design-Win" pipeline to ensure future revenue is secure.
• Opportunity: Uncover opportunity and support to close and win
• Distribution Management: Work with distributor to support Key account and “long tail” customers.
• Customers: Establish deep relationships with key customers and align on product roadmap and D-in/win support
• Price Positioning: Adjust local pricing to stay competitive against local players or customer share, in synch with company ambition.

Key customer initiatives

• Account Profile: Working with sales (Customer Roadmap, Competition landscape, SKU map, SAM, key target opportunities/sockets, SWOT, customer org)
• Engagement strategy and customer relationship
• Roadmap impact and alignment
• Account strategy
• Action plan
• Long term tracking

Go-To-Market (GTM)

• Collateral customization: Adapt high-impact pitch decks, product positioning, articles.
• Sales Enablement: In collaboration with FAE/AE Train sales teams and Partners on new products, fighting guide and tech trend to leverage.
• Ecosystem Development/nurturing: Ensure the MCU/MPU/CONNECTIVITY has the right "extras" by training the partners, “preparing” evaluation boards, IDE support, and software libraries.
• Local 3rd party: Strong local engagement and partner identification.

Strategy & Roadmap

• Market Analysis through Customer lens: Identify emerging trends in IoT, Industrial Automation, Consumer Electronics,...
• Competitive Intelligence: Keep tabs on competitors to ensure pricing and performance remain superior.
• Voice of the Region (VOR)
• Feedback Loop: Collect specific regional requirements. It’s your job to convince the global team to put it on the roadmap.
• Competitor Scouting: Monitor what competitors are doing locally

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical fields. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor, embedded systems, or related industries.
• 5+ years in product marketing or product line management.
• Experience in P&L management, Strategic Marketing, Technical Marketing, Business development, Applications, Supply chain management, Cost management, or related roles.
• Understanding of microcontroller or microprocessor or connectivity applications in consumer, industrial, automotive and data center or communications infrastructure applications and systems.
• Understanding of:
• Microcontroller architectures (ARM Cortex, RISC-V, etc)
• Connectivity Technology (WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC)
• Embedded software ecosystems
• Semiconductor cost structures, wafer economics, and supply chain dynamics

Key Competencies

• Strong business acumen with P&L ownership mindset.
• Strategic thinking with data-driven decision making.
• Customer-centric orientation.
• High energy, self-motivation and go-getter attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to present complex concepts in a clear, concise and effective way.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with teams located in multiple locations, time zones.
• Ability to collaborate and be effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of successfully launching products, generating design-wins and ultimately driving revenue growth.

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

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.