Senior Software Developer – Algorithms and AI Chip Design Automation - Santa Clara*

Senior Software Developer – Algorithms and AI for Chip Design Automation – Santa Clara

We are looking for experienced software engineers to join our growing team in Santa Clara, California, developing the next generation of AI-driven technology for analog and custom IC design.

• Search through more possible solutions than atoms in the universe and consistently find one of the best.
• Combine AI, optimization, graph algorithms, and geometry to automate work that experts have spent decades doing manually.
• Place and connect millions of devices while balancing power, performance, area, manufacturability, and runtime.
• Build software that helps design the chips powering the next generation of AI, cloud computing, communications, and automotive systems.
• Bring breakthrough technology from an idea on a whiteboard to a production tool used by real customers.

We are looking for engineers with a consistent track record of turning bold ideas into production software used by real customers. You will be working on some of the hardest problems in electronic design automation, developing technology that enables the next generation of AI, computing, communications, and semiconductor products.

• Design and develop software for analog IC layout automation, placement, routing, and optimization.
• Apply AI techniques to solve sophisticated design automation problems.
• Drive features from concept through customer deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers, domain experts, and customers to define and deliver solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and contribute to product direction.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience developing commercial software products and bringing new products or major capabilities to market.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, generative AI, or agentic AI techniques in production software.
• Strong background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented software design.
• Experience with Linux development environments, testing, debugging, profiling, and source control.
• Strong communication and customer‑facing skills.

• Experience developing software within or integrating with Open Access‑based design environments such as Cadence Virtuoso.
• Experience in analog, custom IC, or physical design workflows.
• Familiarity with placement, routing, layout automation, or physical implementation technologies.
• Knowledge of numerical optimization, graph algorithms, and computational geometry.
• Direct customer engagement and technical leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Python or TCL.

We are looking for engineers with a proven history of building products that matter. The ideal candidate has experience with AI‑driven solutions and Open Access‑based design platforms, but we will also consider exceptional candidates from other industries who have demonstrated excellence in software development, algorithms, AI, optimization, graphics, scientific computing, robotics, or related technical fields.

• 401(k) matching and stock purchase plan.
• Annual performance reviews and bonus opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (partially paid).
• Life, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Generous time‑off plan.
• Health and wellness benefits.

Salary range: $184,200 to $294,800 annual base, with eligibility for incentive compensation based on performance and business factors.

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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