Software Development Engineer — FPGA / Hardware-Assisted Verification

Job Title

Software Development Engineer — FPGA / Hardware-Assisted Verification

Role Summary

Join the Hardware-Assisted Verification Division at Siemens EDA to design, develop, and validate FPGA-based prototyping solutions for the Veloce proFPGA platform. Work in an R&D team to deliver HDL modules, low-level validation software, and integrated system components.

Primary mission: produce reliable, high-performance FPGA designs and supporting software that meet timing, capacity, and performance requirements for prototyping platforms.

Experience Level

Mid-level; typical candidates have relevant industry experience or equivalent practical experience. (No specific years listed.)

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and implement digital hardware using HDL (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog).
• Develop FPGA-based solutions and optimize for timing, capacity, and performance.
• Perform static timing analysis (STA), validation, and testing using simulation and proFPGA platforms.
• Develop and maintain low-level validation software and supporting tools (e.g., C++).
• Integrate system components and collaborate closely with software and cross-functional teams.
• Debug RTL designs and simulations to diagnose and resolve issues.

Requirements

Must-have skills and technologies:

• Proficiency in digital design with HDL (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog).
• Hands-on FPGA design experience and familiarity with FPGA tools (Vivado, Quartus) and STA.
• Strong RTL debugging and simulation skills.
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented software development.
• Familiarity with Linux and scripting languages (TCL, Bash, Python).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce, SVN) and collaborative development workflows.
• Fluent in English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with proFPGA prototyping platforms and low-level component validation.
• Experience in capacity planning and performance optimization for FPGA systems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electronics/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical 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.