Software Engineer​/Project Lead, Semiconductor Process and Device Simulations

Company:
Siemens EDA

Job Title:

Staff Software Engineer, Semiconductor Process and Device Simulations

Job Reference #: 510627

Job Location:

Santa Clara, CA

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Our software tools enable companies around the world to develop highly innovative electronic products faster and more cost‑effectively. Our customers use our tools to push the boundaries of technology and physics to deliver better products in the increasingly complex world of chip, board, and system design.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher and software developer to develop a simulation platform for semiconductor manufacturing solutions (including process and device simulations, DTCO), preferably with expertise in high‑performance scientific computing – numerical algorithms, linear/PDE solvers, computational geometry, distributed processing, GPU acceleration – and semiconductor domain knowledge.

The ideal candidate should possess the following education and experience:

• PhD with 3+ years or MS with 8+ years of research/industry experience in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc.).
• Expertise in:
  Scientific computing (numerical algorithms such as FEM/FD/FVM), eigen/linear/PDE solvers, convex optimization, computational geometry, computer graphics.
• High-performance computing:
  Distributed processing, OpenMPI, GPU acceleration, CUDA ecosystems.
• Programming skills:
  Proficiency in C/C++, CUDA, Python, Code Copilot.
• AI/ML applications:
  Leveraging AI/ML to accelerate problem‑solving processes.
• Semiconductor knowledge (preferred but not required):
  Basic semiconductor process (photolithography, etch, deposition, CMP) and semiconductor device physics.

• Strong problem‑solving skills with a passion for tackling complex computational challenges.
• Ability to estimate software development tasks accurately and deliver on schedule.
• Open and collaborative team mindset.

Preferred at (US) San Francisco Bay Area, Hybrid‑mode at Siemens Software

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility – choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.