Field Application Engineer – PowerPro

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 146,700 - 293,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Up to 20% travel

Job summary

Siemens EDA is seeking a Field Application Engineer to support its PowerPro platform for RTL design and power analysis. The FAE will work with leading semiconductor customers, delivering demos and workshops, and guiding evaluations from concept to deployment.

The role involves collaboration with sales, R&D, and product teams, travel up to 20%, and a hybrid work arrangement. A strong background in RTL design and scripting is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE, CS, or related field.
• Strong RTL design experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
• Knowledge of digital design, synthesis, and verification flows.
• Experience with RTL power analysis and optimization methodologies.
• Scripting skills in Tcl and Python.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to define and execute technical strategies aligned to customer needs.
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, and workshops.
• Lead evaluations and proof-of-concepts to drive business wins.
• Support deployment and adoption of PowerPro across customer teams.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including debugging and training.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to influence product enhancements.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Digital design

Tcl

Python

Communication skills

Education

BS in EE/CS

Tools

PrimePower

PowerArtist

Job description

Company: Siemens EDA

Job Title: Field Application Engineer - RTL Design / PowerPro

Job Reference #: 508828

Job Location: Austin, TX, Costa Mesa, CA, Santa Clara, CA, San Diego, CA

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.

About The Role

Siemens EDA, a global leader in semiconductor design software, is seeking a customer-focused Field Application Engineer (FAE) to support its PowerPro platform for RTL and gate-level power analysis and optimization.

You will work closely with leading semiconductor customers to drive successful evaluations, deployments, and adoption of PowerPro, while collaborating with sales, R&D, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to define and execute technical strategies aligned to customer needs
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, and workshops
• Lead evaluations and proof-of-concepts to drive business wins
• Support deployment and adoption of PowerPro across customer teams
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including debugging and training
• Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to influence product enhancements

Qualifications

Required

• Strong RTL design experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL)
• Knowledge of digital design, synthesis, and verification flows
• Experience with RTL power analysis and optimization methodologies
• Scripting skills (Tcl, Python)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• BS/MS in EE, CS, or related field

Preferred

• Experience with power tools (e.g., PrimePower, PowerArtist, or similar)
• Knowledge of low-power methodologies (UPF/CPF)
• Customer-facing experience (FAE/AE)
• Exposure to advanced SoC designs and nodes
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and workflows (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI APIs, or agent frameworks) to improve productivity and debug efficiency

Additional Information

• Hybrid role with up to 20% travel may be required

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 Software. Transform the Everyday

$146,700 $293,400 20%