Renesas Software Engineer Interview Experience: Written offer did not match salary discussion

I expected a straightforward mid-level process, but the company suggested a staff-level title. It sounded flattering at first, but also made me uneasy because the numbers did not seem to leave much room later. Several interviewers had poor connectivity. Their audio dropped constantly, I could not hear the full questions, and no one suggested a phone call or a reschedule. I had to guess what was b…

Shared by a candidate · reported Aug 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.