Lead Architect, Simulation Engines

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens EDA's QuestaSim R&D team seeks a Principal Engineer to shape next‑generation simulation technology. You will architect cutting‑edge algorithms and software solutions guiding industry‑leading tools, taking ownership from concept through delivery alongside a senior engineering group.

Lead the design of complex, open‑ended problems, contribute to production‑quality components, and drive improvements in performance on UNIX/Linux platforms.

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of professional software engineering experience in large‑scale systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, data structures, and algorithms.
• Deep expertise in compiler concepts and optimizations.
• Experience working on UNIX and/or LINUX platforms.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement large‑scale simulation software components.
• Lead complex algorithm design for QuestaSim.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to deliver production‑quality engines.
• Drive continuous improvement and milestone delivery.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Data structures & algorithms

Compiler concepts & optimizations

Unix/Linux experience

Problem solving & independence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE or related

Job description

Siemens EDA's QuestaSim R&D team seeks a Principal Engineer to shape next‑generation simulation technology. You will architect cutting‑edge algorithms and software solutions guiding industry‑leading tools, taking ownership from concept through delivery alongside a senior engineering group.

Lead the design of complex, open‑ended problems, contribute to production‑quality components, and drive improvements in performance on UNIX/Linux platforms.