Software Developer: ILT

Job Title:

Software Developer

Job Reference #: 513121

Job Location:

Santa Clara, CA, Wilsonville, OR (or potentially other locations)

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 looking for an addition to our team of software developers who design, implement, and enhance platform for the Calibre Resolution Enhancement Technology (RET) and Inverse Lithography (ILT) tools running on highly scalable distributed platforms. This position reports to the Calibre Semi ILT R&D manager.

• Develop novel solutions to complex problems.
• Present detailed technical proposals for discussions with peers and management.
• Implement high-quality production-ready software in C++.
• Perform detailed, quantitative analysis of performance and quality of the software.
• Improve the performance of massively parallel and highly scalable software platform.
• Research existing work in the field and applicable fields.
• Create regression tests and regularly monitor the software performance and quality.
• Quickly fix bugs in production software.

• BSEE, MSEE/ MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 3 years software development experience.
• Experience implementing object-oriented software in C++.
• Comfortably navigate large software source base and come up with novel solutions.
• Good knowledge and experience developing highly optimized scalable distributed systems in C++.
• Solid understanding of software development for Linux.
• Solid understanding of Computer Science and Computer systems concepts and algorithms.

• Working in the EDA, specifically with lithography and optical proximity correction software.
• Experience developing features for large software systems.

Position will be based out of Bay Area location in USA or Wilsonville, OR or possibly other.

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.

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The pay range for this position is 90, annually with a target incentive of 3-5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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