Senior AI & Algorithms Engineer - Chip Design Automation

Siemens AG; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,200 - 294,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Siemens Benefits

Job summary

Siemens AG in Santa Clara, California, is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Algorithms and AI for Chip Design Automation to advance AI-driven tooling for analog IC layout, placement, routing, and optimization.

You will apply AI techniques, collaborate with engineers and customers, and drive features from concept through deployment. A strong background in C++, algorithms, and Linux is required, with relevant advanced degree highly desired.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical rigor.
• Significant experience developing commercial software products and bringing new products or major capabilities to market.
• Strong C++ software development skills.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, generative AI, or agentic AI techniques in production software.
• Strong background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented software design.
• Experience with Linux development environments, testing, debugging, profiling, and source control.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for analog IC layout automation, placement, routing, and optimization.
• Apply AI techniques to solve sophisticated design automation problems.
• Drive features from concept through customer deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers, domain experts, and customers to define and deliver solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and contribute to product direction.

Skills

C++ software development

AI in production

Linux development

Algorithms and data structures

Commercial software

Customer facing

Strong communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/SE/EE/Math/Physics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

OpenAccess

Job description

Siemens AG in Santa Clara, California, is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Algorithms and AI for Chip Design Automation to advance AI-driven tooling for analog IC layout, placement, routing, and optimization.

You will apply AI techniques, collaborate with engineers and customers, and drive features from concept through deployment. A strong background in C++, algorithms, and Linux is required, with relevant advanced degree highly desired.