Senior Software Developer – Algorithms and AI for Chip Design Automation

About the role

We are looking for several 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong C++ software development skills.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing software within or integrating with OpenAccess-based design environments such as Cadence Virtuoso.
• Semiconductor design automation (EDA) software development.
• Analog, custom IC, or physical design workflows.
• OpenAccess-based environments and commercial design platforms such as Cadence Virtuoso.
• Placement, routing, layout automation, or physical implementation technologies.
• Numerical optimization, graph algorithms, and computational geometry.
• Direct customer engagement and technical leadership.
• Python or TCL.

Why This Role?

We are looking for engineers with a proven history of building products that matter. The ideal candidate has experience with AI-driven solutions and OpenAccess-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. Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of difficult technical problems, driving innovation, and delivering technology that creates measurable impact for customers.

Siemens Benefits

Siemens Benefits: 401k matching, stock purchase plan, annual performance reviews/bonuses, education reimbursement, partially paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, and a generous time off plan.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $135,800 to $217,300 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation.

Benefits

Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com.