Software Engineer

Job Title

Software Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Hardware-Assisted Verification Division within Siemens Digital Industries Software's FPGA-based prototyping R&D team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and debugging software for the Veloce proFPGA prototyping platform.

Experience Level

Entry-level — junior engineer working under close supervision; supports senior engineers and contributes to product delivery.

Responsibilities

Work on software development, validation, and integration for FPGA-based prototyping systems.

• Design, develop, modify, and implement software components for the Veloce proFPGA platform.
• Develop low-level validation and verification software for components.
• Integrate system components in coordination with hardware and software teams.
• Debug RTL designs and simulations to support prototype validation.
• Help ensure functional quality of product releases across target platforms.
• Use version control and collaborate in multi-team environments.

Requirements

Technical skills and tools required to perform the role.

Must-have:

• Proficient in C++, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Experience with HDL: VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Hands-on FPGA design experience and familiarity with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Quartus) and static timing analysis.
• Strong RTL debugging and simulation skills.
• Familiarity with Linux and scripting (TCL, Bash, Python).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, Perforce, or SVN.
• Fluent in English.

Nice-to-have:

• Prior work on prototyping platforms or hardware-assisted verification projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics 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.