Director of 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 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