Senior Software Engineer (Aprisa)

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer (Aprisa)

Role Summary

R&D engineer on the Aprisa team within Siemens EDA focused on applying AI/ML to optimize Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) in semiconductor design tools and workflows.

Work includes designing ML models, integrating them into EDA optimization flows, benchmarking results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting specifies approximately 4 years of relevant experience in EDA, semiconductor design, or optimization.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include research, software development, integration, and evaluation of AI-driven PPA optimizations.

• Design and develop machine learning models and algorithms to optimize PPA metrics in chip design.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into existing EDA tools and optimization frameworks.
• Conduct research on advanced AI techniques applicable to semiconductor design optimization.
• Evaluate and benchmark AI-enabled optimization solutions against traditional methods.
• Collaborate with design engineers, software developers, and data scientists on cross-functional projects.
• Produce user documentation and contribute to research publications or patents.

Requirements

Required technical skills and experience for immediate contribution to the Aprisa R&D team.

Must-have

• Approximately 4 years proven experience in EDA, semiconductor design, or optimization.
• Solid understanding of PPA optimization concepts and semiconductor design challenges.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ (or similar programming languages).
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Understanding of chip design flow and design automation tools.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Experience applying AI/ML in the EDA or semiconductor industry.
• Knowledge of optimization algorithms and related techniques.
• Familiarity with Siemens EDA tools or comparable platforms.
• Published research, patents, or experience with large-scale data processing.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is specified; a Master's degree is preferred. Fields mentioned: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

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.