Principal Architect
SiemensJob Title
Principal Architect
Role Summary
Lead architect responsible for designing and implementing complex software systems within Siemens EDA. Acts as a technical lead across multiple products, setting architecture, coordinating implementation, and ensuring high-quality releases.
Works in R&D on emulation and EDA toolchains, collaborating with global development teams and customers in a hybrid Burlington, MA environment.
Experience Level
Senior — the posting indicates typically 20+ years of experience; role expects independent technical leadership and judgment.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include architecture, implementation, and technical leadership across products:
- Define and document software architectures; perform significant re-architecture when required.
- Implement code, perform code reviews, and integrate software across platforms.
- Provide innovative technical solutions and conduct research on long-term technical issues.
- Gather and incorporate requirements from users and customers into tools and features.
- Ensure functional quality via unit tests and review processes; maintain technical expertise in the domain.
- Manage assigned projects: define scope, plans, schedules, and deliverables.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and lead cross-product technical efforts.
- Communicate status and consult with distributed teams and customers.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items noted where applicable.
- Expert C++ programming with object-oriented methodology.
- Expert knowledge of emulation compilers and related technologies.
- Expert knowledge of digital design concepts.
- Proven experience working on large, distributed software development teams.
- Strong program and system development skills; ability to handle multiple complex projects.
- Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
Education Requirements
Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent; typically requires twenty or more years of relevant experience (equivalent practical experience acceptable).
About the Company
Company: Siemens
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Siemens EDA is a leading global provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products and systems. Their innovative solutions enable companies to enhance the development of electronic products efficiently and effectively, keeping pace with the complex demands of technology and physics. Siemens is committed to delivering advanced workflow solutions that integrate both EDA and MCAD tools for multi-domain design and manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.
