Principal Architect

Siemens Mobility; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Siemens Software in New Jersey seeks an experienced technical lead for advanced design automation software. You will guide architecture, drive high-quality releases, and coordinate multi‑product efforts across distributed teams.

The role requires deep C++ expertise and emulator technologies, with the ability to lead junior engineers, set technical direction, and deliver scalable solutions. Applicants should have 20+ years of experience and a master’s degree in computer science or engineering;

Qualifications

• Typically requires twenty or more years of experience and a master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of the field and ability to set technical direction.
• Experience leading multi-product projects across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements specifications and provide feedback on design and architecture.
• Provide innovative solutions to problems in 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

C++ programming

Emulation technology

Multi-project management

Communication

Digital design concepts

Large distributed teams

Software development skills

Education

Master's degree in CS or engineering

20+ years experience

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.

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.

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The pay range for this position is $180,400 - $324,700 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, clickhere.

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