Field Application Engineering Manager - EDA - h/f

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 113,500 - 215,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid by default

Global mobility

Job summary

Siemens EDA, a leader in electronic design automation, is seeking a Field Application Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing technical sales engineering team. You will guide customer engagements, shape product direction, and mentor Field Application Engineers across the Hardware Assisted Verification portfolio.

This role involves up to 50% travel and close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and R&D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven leadership in technical sales, field application engineering, or related leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in hardware emulation, emulation offload and acceleration, and FPGA prototyping for SoC/ASIC design.
• Strong knowledge of DFT methodologies including scan, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, and compression.
• Proficiency in power and low‑power verification techniques including UPF/1801, isolation, retention, and power‑aware debug.

Responsibilities

• Lead Field Application Engineer team execution across technical sales activities for the portfolio and product line.
• Guide evaluations and customer engagements with strong knowledge of emulation, offload and hybrid flows, prototyping, DFT, and power‑aware verification methodologies.
• Present technical value and business impact to customers and executives.
• Define success criteria for technical engagements and ensure competitive differentiation.
• Partner with Sales and Account Directors on opportunity planning and multi‑year strategy.
• Identify new business opportunities, customer requirements, and competitive trends; provide feedback to Marketing and R&D to influence roadmap and product enhancements.
• Support regional technical account planning and cross‑portfolio solution strategy.
• Collaborate with Account Technology Managers, Product Engineering, R&D, Support, and Services to address customer requirements and technical issues.
• Prioritize Field Application Engineer resource allocation across accounts and engagements.
• Drive alignment and collaboration across regions for global accounts.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Field Application Engineer team.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention.
• Ensure continuous development in emulation, prototyping, DFT, and low‑power methodologies.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, communication, and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Technical sales leadership

Field Application Engineering

Hardware emulation expertise

DFT knowledge

Power-aware verification

FPGA prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Emulation tools

DFT toolchains

Power verification tools

Job description

Company Overview

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Our software tools enable companies around the world to develop highly innovative electronic products faster and more cost‑effectively. Our customers use our tools to push the boundaries of technology and physics to deliver better products in the increasingly complex world of chip, board, and system design.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Field Application Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing technical sales engineering team and drive growth across our Hardware Assisted Verification portfolio. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in hardware emulation, emulation offload and acceleration, FPGA prototyping, Design for Test (DFT), and power‑aware verification of complex SoCs to guide customer engagements, shape product direction, and partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Research & Development. You will develop and mentor Field Application Engineers, ensure successful technical evaluations, and represent customer needs across the organization. This is a high‑impact leadership position that requires strong technical credibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence roadmap decisions. The role involves regular customer interaction and requires up to 50% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Field Application Engineer team execution across technical sales activities for assigned portfolio and product line
• Guide evaluations and customer engagements with strong knowledge of emulation, offload and hybrid flows, prototyping, DFT, and power‑aware verification methodologies
• Present technical value and business impact—including return on investment, time‑to‑market, and productivity gains—to customers and executives
• Define success criteria for technical engagements and ensure competitive differentiation
• Partner with Sales and Account Directors on opportunity planning and multi‑year strategy
• Identify new business opportunities, customer requirements, and competitive trends; provide structured feedback to Marketing and Research & Development to influence roadmap and product enhancements
• Support regional technical account planning and cross‑portfolio solution strategy
• Collaborate closely with Account Technology Managers, Product Engineering, Research & Development, Support, and Services to address customer requirements and technical issues
• Prioritize Field Application Engineer resource allocation across accounts and engagements
• Drive alignment and collaboration across regions for global accounts
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Field Application Engineer team
• Manage hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention
• Ensure continuous development in emulation, prototyping, DFT, and low‑power methodologies
• Foster a culture of teamwork, communication, and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience in technical sales, field application engineering, or related technical leadership roles
• Demonstrated leadership of technical sales or Field Application Engineer organizations
• Deep expertise in hardware emulation, emulation offload and acceleration, and FPGA prototyping for SoC and ASIC design
• Strong knowledge of Design for Test (DFT) methodologies including scan, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, and compression
• Proficiency in power and low‑power verification techniques including UPF/1801, isolation, retention, and power‑aware debug

Why Us

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Our Benefits & Rewards

The primary locations for this opportunity are France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The applicable salary ranges for these locations are:
France: €105,000 to €211,500
Italy: €93,700 to €187,500
Germany: €104,600 to €209,100
Netherlands: €113,500 to €215,700
Sweden: SEK 1,061,600 to SEK 2,016,800
United Kingdom: £96,900 to £193,800
This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/
This position may also be posted in additional locations beyond those specified above. For such locations, the applicable salary ranges and benefits will be disclosed by the Talent Acquisition Partner at the time of initial contact, in accordance with local legal requirements.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. At Siemens, we believe people who've had real experiences dealing with being different will excel as leaders. Let's foster a culture of creativity and innovation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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