Principal Architect

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Siemens EDA is seeking a senior-level Software Lead with deep C++ expertise and emulation know‑how. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and guiding complex software for advanced EDA products.

You will lead technical directions across multiple teams and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of critical toolchains. The position requires extensive experience, collaboration across geographies, and a track record of technical leadership in large software organizations.

Qualifications

• Twenty+ years of experience in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• Master's degree required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in design reviews and architecture feedback.
• Provide innovative technical solutions and implement code with reviews and tests.
• Lead projects across multiple products and coordinate schedules and deliverables.
• Communicate status and technical directions to stakeholders and customers.
• Maintain technical expertise and research new advances in the field.
• Document processes, environments, and development practices.

Skills

C++ programming

Emulation compiler

Multi‑project work

Clear communication

Digital design

Large teams

System development

Education

Master's degree or higher

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.

Description

Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products with focus on surpassing customer expectations, on achieving high quality and on-time delivery. Responsible for ensuring the overall functional quality of the released product on all required platforms and mechanism. Ability to understand complex products, solutions, and problems. Creates, documents, and executes software designs which may involve significant re-architecture of important systems, defining and coordinating implementation of wide-reaching impacts. Has comprehensive and diversified knowledge of methods and practices in broad areas of the customers' industry. Acts as Technical lead of projects that span multiple products. Recognized by customers as a leader in a variety of areas. Sets the technical direction for more than one area of a product. Sought out by others to solve their most complex of technical problems. Technical Lead in guiding junior engineers. Works without supervision on the most complex projects with complete latitude for independent judgment. Has technical expertise. Expert knowledge of the field.

Essential Functions

• Assists more senior engineers in reviewing Requirements Specifications and provide feedback on design and architecture of the solution(s)
• Provide innovative solutions to problems in the area of acknowledged expertise.
• Use specialized knowledge to provide technical solutions.
• Implement code, code reviews, and software integration.
• Gather additional requirements from users and incorporate in tools when relevant.
• Implement new functionality. Ensure that resultant deliverable is consistent with design.
• Ensure that appropriate code reviews and unit tests are performed.
• Communicate and consult with other developers and customers.
• Review designs and/or implementations of other projects as required.
• Manages assigned projects including defining scope, plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Research - Maintain technical expertise in area of specialty by following technical advances in industry and academia.
• Perform research to determine possible technical solutions to long-term technical issues.
• Proactively communicates status of all projects, tools, and environments.
• Develop new ideas
• Documents all processes and procedures.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Expert knowledge of programming in C++ language with object oriented methodology
• Expert knowledge of Emulation compiler and technologies
• Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Expert knowledge of digital design concepts
• Experience of working with large software development teams across many geographical locations.
• Expert program and system development skills

Education and Experience Requirement

• Typically requires twenty or more years of experience and a master's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.

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

$180,400 $324,700