Software Development Engineer

Job Title

Software Development Engineer

Role Summary

Join the FPGA-based R&D team responsible for the Veloce proFPGA prototyping platform within Siemens EDA. You will design and implement FPGA solutions and supporting low-level validation software, integrate system components, and work closely with software engineers to deliver production-quality RTL and test flows.

Experience Level

Mid-level (typical for candidates with 3–7 years of relevant experience).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing, validating and integrating FPGA-based modules and related software.

• Develop FPGA-based solutions and design digital HDL modules (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Design with attention to timing constraints, capacity planning and performance optimization.
• Validate designs and run tests using simulation platforms and proFPGA hardware.
• Develop low-level validation and test software for components.
• Integrate system components and collaborate closely with the software team on interfaces and system-level testing.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; listed concisely.

• Strong digital design skills using HDL: VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog.
• Practical FPGA design experience and familiarity with FPGA toolflows (Vivado, Quartus).
• Experience with static timing analysis (STA) and RTL-level debugging and simulation.
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented software development for validation tooling.
• Comfortable working in Linux and scripting with TCL, Bash, or Python.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electronic/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

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.