Director, AI-Driven Design Migration

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens EDA is seeking a proven technology leader to build and lead a new AI-driven design migration program. The role sits at the intersection of AI, automation, design intelligence, and semiconductor design, and focuses on moving complex analog, custom IC, photonics, and MEMS designs between technologies with less manual effort.

You will define strategy, assemble a world-class team of engineers, and drive the execution from concept to customer deployment, delivering measurable value for

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience delivering commercial software products.
• Experience leading engineering teams and technical programs.
• Proven track record of bringing new technologies, products, or major capabilities to market.
• Strong software engineering background, including C++ and modern software development practices.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, generative AI, or agentic AI technologies to real-world problems.
• Strong background in algorithms, software architecture, and large-scale system design.
• Ability to translate vision into execution and execution into customer value.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence.
• Demonstrated success working directly with customers and influencing product direction.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the product and technology strategy for AI-driven design migration.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of software engineers, architects, and technical experts.
• Drive delivery from concept through customer deployment.
• Develop technologies that automate migration of analog, custom IC, photonics, and MEMS designs.
• Apply AI, machine learning, generative AI, and agent-based approaches to solve complex migration challenges.
• Work directly with customers to understand problems, validate solutions, and guide product direction.
• Partner with product management, engineering, and business leadership to establish priorities and investment plans.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical leaders and future leaders within the organization.
• Establish technical direction while maintaining accountability for execution, quality, and customer success.
• Represent the technology internally and externally with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

C++

AI/ML

Software architecture

Leadership

Executive presence

Customer-facing

Strategic planning

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE/Math/Physics

Tools

OpenAccess-based tools

Design migration platforms

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-effective. 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.

We are looking for a proven technology leader to build and lead a new effort focused on one of the biggest opportunities in semiconductor design software: AI-driven design migration.

This is not a maintenance role. This is a chance to define and deliver technology that helps customers move complex analog, custom IC, photonics, and MEMS designs between technologies, design environments, and process nodes with far less manual effort. The work sits at the intersection of AI, automation, design intelligence, and semiconductor design.

We are looking for someone who has built products, led teams, and delivered results. Someone who has a track record of turning ambitious ideas into production software that customers depend on. Someone recognized as an innovator by peers, customers, and industry partners.

Why This Role Matters

Design migration is one of the largest unsolved productivity problems in chip design.

Customers spend enormous amounts of engineering effort porting designs between technologies, foundries, process nodes, and design environments. We believe AI can dramatically reduce that effort and create a new generation of intelligent migration solutions.

As Director of AI-Driven Design Migration, you will define the strategy, build the team, and lead the execution of this vision. Success in this role has the potential to create significant customer value and become a major growth driver for the business.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the product and technology strategy for AI-driven design migration.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of software engineers, architects, and technical experts.
• Drive delivery from concept through customer deployment.
• Develop technologies that automate migration of analog, custom IC, photonics, and MEMS designs.
• Apply AI, machine learning, generative AI, and agent-based approaches to solve complex migration challenges.
• Work directly with customers to understand problems, validate solutions, and guide product direction.
• Partner with product management, engineering, and business leadership to establish priorities and investment plans.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical leaders and future leaders within the organization.
• Establish technical direction while maintaining accountability for execution, quality, and customer success.
• Represent the technology internally and externally with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience delivering commercial software products.
• Experience leading engineering teams and technical programs.
• Proven track record of bringing new technologies, products, or major capabilities to market.
• Strong software engineering background, including C++ and modern software development practices.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, generative AI, or agentic AI technologies to real-world problems.
• Strong background in algorithms, software architecture, and large-scale system design.
• Ability to translate vision into execution and execution into customer value.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence.
• Demonstrated success working directly with customers and influencing product direction.

Preferred Experience

• Semiconductor design software (EDA).
• Analog, custom IC, photonics, MEMS, or physical design workflows.
• OpenAccess-based design environments and commercial design platforms.
• Design migration, design reuse, process migration, or technology porting solutions.
• Layout automation, placement, routing, verification, or design optimization technologies.
• Graph algorithms, optimization, geometric computing, or design intelligence systems.
• Building and scaling global engineering teams.
• Experience leading organizations through periods of significant growth, innovation, or transformation.

Who Will Be Successful

The ideal candidate is recognized as a technical leader and innovator. They have led teams, delivered products, and built technology that created measurable business impact. They know how to attract strong talent, make difficult decisions, and maintain focus on outcomes.

They are equally comfortable discussing long-term strategy with executives, diving into technical details with engineers, and solving real customer problems.

Most importantly, they have a history of turning ambitious ideas into products that customers actually use.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to define a major new technology area at the intersection of AI and semiconductor design. The successful candidate will have the mandate, visibility, and resources to build something significant, while working on problems that few companies in the world are positioned to solve.

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.

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!

Siemens believes in fostering a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our world class benefits package includes 401k matching, stock purchase plan, annual performance reviews/bonuses, education reimbursement, partially paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, and a generous time off plan. https://benefits--jobs-sw-siemens-com.microsites.recruitrooster.com/benefits/

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