Entry Level Software Developer jobs in Canada

We are looking for talented software developers at all levels to join our technical team at the Saskatoon research & development site of Siemens EDA.

At Siemens EDA in Saskatoon, we develop advanced semiconductor design software for the world's top chip design and manufacturing companies. The chips designed with our CAD software power our world – AI data centers, cars, phones, tablets, smart watches, laptops, smart home devices – everything! Our software makes chips faster, cheaper, lower power, and available sooner. As some of the earliest pioneers in AI for chip design, we deliver breakthroughs in design through our own in-house AI‑driven inventions.

• Solido Simulation Suite: Complete AI‑accelerated SPICE simulation line
• Solido Design Environment: World's leading variation and optimization solution for custom IC design
• Solido Characterization Suite: AI accelerated timing characterization and verification tools
• Solido IP Validation Suite: Comprehensive rule‑based checking system that verifies across all design views
• Fuse: Generative and agentic AI system that powers all of chip and PCB design

You can learn more here: https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/ic/solido/

By applying for this position, you will be considered for all of these teams!

• Use C++ and/or Python to develop software that addresses some of the world's most challenging problems. Work with an outstanding technical team, here in Saskatoon and around the world, to ensure our leading electronic design automation products evolve to meet the changing expectations of our customers.
• Collaborate directly with technology experts at major semiconductor companies to define, develop, and deliver new products and product features.
• Prototyping leading edge generative and agentic AI features and concepts across Siemens EDA.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop high‑quality software in a collaborative environment (school or work).
• Demonstrated expertise in some or all the following: object‑oriented programming (Python and/or C++), Linux, testing, source control (Git), debugging, profiling, GUI design (Qt), memory optimization, high‑performance data structures and algorithms, multithreaded programming.
• Demonstrated effectiveness with one or more of the following: generative AI, agentic AI, circuit layout, layout optimization, interfacing with large language models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated through software documentation (commit messages, docstrings, etc), collecting customer requirements, and communicating with team members.
• A team player; an ability to provide and be receptive of constructive feedback (through code reviews, design iteration, and the verification process); mentor and teach others on the team.
• Customer‑focused; can prioritize tasks based on customer experience and ROI.
• Willingness to learn and interested in new challenges.
• Nice‑to‑have expertise: Statistics (Monte Carlo analysis), test automation, transistor‑level circuit design, EDA CAD tools, SQL, numerical analysis, machine learning, operating systems, compiler design & computer architecture, and release management.
• Must be available to work from our Saskatoon facility.

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

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Compensation is based on experience and market values. You will be asked what your expectations are. There are multiple perks beyond the basic health insurance package, including RRSP matching, share purchase matching, company paid diversity days, and an extensive employee assistance program.

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