TCAD Researcher/Software Developer

About the role

Join the Calibre™ R&D Team at Siemens EDA, a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software. The Calibre™ family of tools is the industry leader in EDA/CAD solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, enabling simulations and diagnostics from the transistor to the package level. In this role you will collaborate with industry leaders to develop groundbreaking tools that accelerate semiconductor manufacturing and device performance studies at the most advanced nodes (logic 2/1.4/1.0/0.7 nm and beyond, 3D NAND, 6/4F² DRAM, and 3DIC packaging). Your work will deliver significant performance gains over conventional approaches, supporting high‑volume manufacturing and the agile turnaround times our customers demand.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following education and experience:

• Education & Background: PhD (or MS + 5+ years of research/industry experience) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc.), with expertise in:
• Scientific computing: Numerical algorithms (FEM/FD/FVM/BEM), eigen/linear/PDE solvers, convex optimization, computational geometry, computer graphics, advanced statistical methods (Monte Carlo sampling), etc.
• High‑performance computing: Distributed processing, Message Passing Interface (MPI), GPU acceleration, CUDA ecosystems.
• SW/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, epitaxy, CMP) and semiconductor device physics.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

Working at Siemens Software offers flexibility – choosing between working at home and the office is the norm. We provide great benefits and rewards, including a variety of health and wellness benefits (details available at www.benefitsquickstart.com). This position is eligible for time off in accordance with company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non‑exempt employees) or non‑accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $135,800 to $217,300, and the role is eligible to earn incentive compensation (approximately 5‑10%). The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate’s work location as well as additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education/training.