Applications Engineering Consultant – FPGA Prototyping Justification

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,700 - 293,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Siemens EDA is looking for an FPGA Prototyping Applications Engineer in Fremont, California. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to drive the deployment of FPGA prototyping solutions for leading electronic and semiconductor companies. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting issues and fostering customer relationships.

A BS or MS in a related field and over 7 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers flexibility in work arrangements and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design, verification, simulation, or prototyping electronics chips and systems.
• Experience as an Applications Engineer in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive business using hands-on technical expertise.
• Deploy Siemens FPGA prototyping solutions for customers.
• Troubleshoot and remove technical obstacles.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Verilog

VHDL

Debugging RTL designs

Scripting languages (Perl, Python)

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Altera Quartus

Xilinx Vivado

FPGA design tools (proFPGA, HAPS)

Job description

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.

Overview

Work with customers as a world leader in electronic design automation solutions, providing services for the world’s largest electronic and semiconductor companies. Continue to learn and support state of the art Siemens FPGA Prototyping HW and SW tools. This position will provide technical selling support to the Americas' sales team out of the Fremont office. As an FPGA Prototyping Applications Engineer, you will contribute to our success by assisting in the sales and deployment of Siemens FPGA Prototyping verification products as well as by increasing customer satisfaction and productivity both on‑site and remotely.

Job Description

• Drive business for Siemens using hands‑on technical expertise. Requires working directly with customers as a part of the sales team during product evaluations to ensure technical milestones are met.
• Deploy Siemens FPGA prototyping software and hardware solutions for customers.
• Promote technical customer service to build and improve customer relationships to ensure long‑term customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with area sales management, account teams and customers to understand business opportunities and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and remove technical obstacles. Develop and deliver technical presentations on new features and product updates.
• Provide feedback and product ideas to our FPGA prototyping product development teams to improve overall product.
• Communicate customers' technical requirements to product marketing.
• Develop a network of technical relationships at a peer‑to‑peer level with our customers.

Job Requirements

Experience & Education

• 7+ years’ experience in design, verification, simulation, emulation/prototyping of electronics chips and systems or recent experience as an Applications Engineer in a relevant field
• BS or MS in EE, CE, CS or related areas

Technical

• SystemVerilog, Verilog and VHDL RTL design experience ASIC and/or FPGA implementation experience (synthesis, place & route)
• Verification experience with SystemVerilog, SystemC and/or C/C++
• Debug of RTL designs and simulation
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, various shell scripts/Makefiles, XML, JSON, etc.)
• Industry experience with FPGA design and FPGA tools (proFPGA, HAPS, Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus) is a must
• Experience with simulation environments using Questa/Incisive/VCS, OVM or UVM Experience with Emulation and Static Timing Analysis is a plus

Other Requirements

• Strong understanding of customer design flows and the ability to map Siemens EDA solutions to optimize those workflows
• Proficiency with EDA tools, methodologies, and design environments
• Experience extending or integrating tools through scripting, APIs, or environment configuration
• Ability to articulate and position cross‑platform and cross‑portfolio solutions to address customer challenges
• Knowledge of competitive EDA environments and the ability to differentiate solutions based on technical value
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Proven ability to build customer relationships and collaborate cross‑functionally to drive successful evaluations and deployments
• Ability to deliver training and demos to customers
• Willing to travel to drive business engagements as required across North America (10%)

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility – choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you’d expect from a world leader in industrial software.

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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