Software Engineer, Performance & Optimization - US Hybrid OH/MI

We are a leading global software company dedicated to computer-aided design, 3D modeling, and simulation—helping innovative manufacturers design better products, faster. With the resources of a large company and the energy of a software start-up, we foster a culture that encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth for our people, business, and customers.

About the Role

Are you a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for optimizing performance and unraveling complex system behaviors? Join our team at Siemens and play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and scalability of our very large enterprise applications. In this position, you will dive deep into the architecture and execution of our software, exploring the intersection of architecture and infrastructure, and identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks to deliver a seamless user experience for our global customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performance Analysis: Analyze and understand the resource consumption and performance characteristics of large-scale enterprise applications.
• Bottleneck Identification: Investigate and pinpoint performance bottlenecks related to machine-level and infrastructure resources, including GPU, CPU, and memory, within our complex software ecosystem.
• Problem Solving & Debugging: Proactively diagnose and debug complex performance issues, implementing effective solutions to optimize application efficiency and reliability.
• SDLC Integration: Apply a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to influence application design and development for optimal runtime execution, aligning with Siemens' engineering standards.
• Monitoring & Telemetry: Utilize monitoring and telemetry tools to gather insights, track performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement.

Impact

By meticulously identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks, you will directly contribute to freeing up valuable computational resources. This optimization will enhance the user experience, lead to significant savings in operational costs, reduce infrastructure strain, and accelerate development cycles, driving greater efficiency and innovation across the company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and optimizing performance in large enterprise applications, with a proven track record of implementing process automation for build and test procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with desktop ECAD and MCAD applications, particularly Siemens NX and Xpedition, with a focus on performance optimization and workflow efficiency improvements. Familiarity with Siemens NX is required.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, and JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure concepts and how applications interact within various environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills with a systematic approach to performance optimization.
• Demonstrated experience with APM tools such as Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, or similar.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Benefits

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility—choosing between working at home and the office is the norm. We offer great benefits and rewards, as expected from a world leader in industrial software.

Pay

$109,800 – $197,700 per year, with a 5-8% bonus potential.