Software Development Engineer

Job Title

Software Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and enhance the Calibre Pattern Matching tool within the Calibre verification suite to support signoff-quality pattern classification, matching, and debugging. Work on features, performance, and integration that support IC design and manufacturing flows.

Member of a globally distributed R&D team responsible for delivering reliable, high-performance tooling to customers.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years of experience specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include software development, troubleshooting, and collaboration to deliver and maintain pattern matching capabilities.

• Design, implement, and enhance pattern matching features using C/C++.
• Integrate features with the Calibre verification ecosystem and cross-functional components.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve complex functional and performance issues.
• Drive performance, reliability, and code quality improvements.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and stakeholders to satisfy customer and market requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to technical design and implementation decisions for new capabilities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills are listed first; a few preferred items follow.

• Proficient in C and C++ development on UNIX/Linux platforms. (Must)
• Experience with software engineering best practices: debugging, testing, and version control. (Must)
• Solid understanding of IC flow, semiconductor fabrication, and physical verification. (Must)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; quick to learn new technologies. (Must)
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working in a distributed global team. (Must)
• Experience mentoring or leading small engineering efforts. (Nice-to-have)
• Experience with performance optimization and large-scale codebases. (Nice-to-have)

Education Requirements

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

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.