Is Renesas a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Renesas have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 33 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Renesas employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Renesas now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Renesas .

Does Renesas pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Renesas with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 33 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Renesas.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Renesas?

96% of Software Developer employees at Renesas would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 3% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Renesas with a 3.7 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Renesas?

Engineer (43) , Software Engineer (33) , Senior Engineer (24) , Design Engineer (17) , Manager (17) , Staff Engineer (16) , Senior Software Engineer (14) , Director (11) , Intern (11) , Analog Design Engineer (10) , Applications Engineer (10) , Design Verification Engineer (10) , Assistant Manager (9) , Hardware Engineer (9) , Senior Manager (9)

What are the pros of working at Renesas according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and growing." ((in 62 reviews)); "People are nice and friendly" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good benefits and very considerate." ((in 34 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues ..." ((in 30 reviews)); "Good working Environment" ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Renesas according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and outdated HW environment" ((in 47 reviews)); "Most work are passed down to ground staff as there are more general managers and senior managers than engineers." ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is completely disconnected from how things run in manufacturing/assembly." ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor leadership as the same business goals and plans have been reiterated years after years." ((in 6 reviews)); "Less employee benefits compare to other MNCs" ((in 4 reviews))

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Renesas Software Developer reviews

4.1

96% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Hidetoshi Shibata

100% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Senior management

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

Software Developer employees have rated Renesas with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Renesas is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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33 reviews

3.0

Nov 27, 2025

Salary low for fresher

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good place to learn and improve your skills.

Cons

Too many rules, inadequate pay

5.0

Nov 25, 2025

Good

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

salary good and good manager

Cons

Nothing to say about it

5.0

Sep 10, 2025

A Rewarding Challenge with Growth Opportunities

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team culture and cutting-edge technology projects. Excellent work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.

Cons

Occasional tight deadlines and complex communication across global teams.

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