Software Engineering Intern

Job Description

Duration: Summer 2026 – 12 Weeks: Students must be enrolled fulltime in university pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Hybrid Role

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions supporting Renesas’s digital multiphase power controllers. You’ll gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle and have the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software libraries, applications, and tools for Renesas’s digital multiphase power controllers in a small fast-paced team in a highly dynamic environment.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code primarily in Python, with opportunities to work in C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues at every level of software technology.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities to present your work and receive feedback.

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled fulltime in university pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Familiarity or experience with C++ is preferred.  Knowledge of SQL databases is a plus.
• Understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Exposure to Linux/Unix environments.
• Interest in software development that spans a spectrum from low-level C code to high-level web/UI code.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local 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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.