Software Engineer (Aprisa)

Job Title

Software Engineer (Aprisa)

Role Summary

Join the Siemens EDA Aprisa R&D team in Taipei to develop and enhance clock tree synthesis (CTS) and optimization technologies for advanced process nodes. The role involves collaborating with experienced engineers to design, implement, and optimize performance-critical EDA software.

Experience Level

Targeted at early-career to mid-career software engineers. The posting notes the role is suitable for entry-level candidates eager to learn; 5–10 years of related experience is described as highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and test software components for clock tree synthesis and timing/PPA optimization.
• Lead projects from conception through deployment: planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to integrate external tools and workflows.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems; profile and optimize large-scale software for performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and validation of CTS engines and related flows.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical skills:

• Must-have: Strong proficiency in C/C++ and advanced debugging skills.
• Must-have: Experience implementing algorithms and optimizing large-scale software projects.
• Must-have: Experience integrating external tools and working within toolchains or EDA flows.
• Nice-to-have: Deep validated experience implementing leading-edge Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) engines and familiarity with pushing PPA from R2G.
• Nice-to-have: Excellent verbal and written communication, adaptability to new technologies, and strong collaboration skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is stated as the preferred academic background. The posting also notes 5–10 years of experience on large-scale enterprise software projects as highly desirable. No specific certifications or explicit "equivalent experience" wording was provided.

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.