Software Engineer (Placement & Route)

Job Title

Software Engineer (Placement & Route)

Role Summary

Join the Siemens EDA Aprisa R&D team in Taipei as a junior software developer focused on placement and routing within place-and-route (P&R) EDA tools. You will implement algorithms, develop and maintain tool components, and work with senior engineers to deliver product features.

The role includes hands-on engineering, debugging and performance optimization, plus participation in team planning and training activities.

Experience Level

Entry-level — 1–3 years of relevant experience (early-career).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities center on design, implementation, and support of placement and routing components in EDA software.

• Implement and maintain placement and routing components in C/C++.
• Design and optimize algorithms and data structures (graph theory, geometry manipulation).
• Debug, profile and improve software performance and reliability.
• Write and maintain tests; participate in code reviews and QA activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to meet project schedules and deliverables.
• Document designs and participate in technical discussions and training.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills are listed first; nice-to-have items follow.

• Must-have: 1–3 years experience in P&R EDA tool development, preferably in routing.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and strong algorithm development skills (graph theory, geometry manipulation).
• Experience with Linux and command-line tools; familiarity with debugging and multithreaded implementations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with large-scale enterprise software projects.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and scripting languages such as Python, Tcl or Perl.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (as stated in the source).

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.