Senior/Principal Architect- AI/ML/Agentic AI/LLM

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 151,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Senior/Principal Architect in AI/ML to spearhead AI-driven tools within a dynamic team. This role involves designing intelligent systems, and candidates should have extensive experience in AI frameworks and a strong background in software architecture. Opportunity to innovate and collaborate with researchers in a flexible, startup-like culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience in developing AI agents or copilots.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered agents using LLMs.
• Build systems that understand natural language queries.
• Integrate ML pipelines for adaptive systems.

Skills

AI/ML frameworks

Python

Deep Learning models

Data preprocessing

Feature engineering

Job description

Senior/Principal Architect- AI/ML/Agentic AI/LLM

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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 Group:Join a dynamic and fast-evolving team that is building next-generation AI-based tools and agent systems for QuestaSim, flagship simulation software at Siemens EDA. We're focused on designing intelligent AI agents, optimizers, and copilots using modern AI/ML techniques. This is an R&D-heavy role with real-world applications, significant autonomy, and room to innovate.

Key Responsibilities:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced software architect with a strong background in AI/ML to join the QuestaSim (Simulation) R&D team at Siemens EDA. In this role, you will:

• Design and develop AI-powered agents using LLMs, LangChain, vector databases, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Build intelligent systems that understand natural language queries and automate complex workflows.
• Integrate and experiment with ML pipelines, data-driven decision-making, and reinforcement learning for adaptive systems.
• Prototype and productize tools that leverage code understanding, profiling, and data analysis.
• Collaborate closely with AI researchers, UX designers, and backend teams to translate ideas into working products and robust features.
• Work on prompt engineering, few-shot learning, and tool use orchestration
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

Must-Have:

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).
• Must have 10+ years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of LangChain, RAG pipelines, and vector stores
• Strong understanding and experience in application of Deep Learning models like ANNs and transformers
• Experience in developing AI agents or copilots that interface with tools or external APIs.
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with software design patterns and clean code.
• Practical experience in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Familiarity with LLMs (OpenAI, LLaMA, Claude, etc.) and prompt engineering best practices.
• Ability to identify AI use-cases, conceptualize solutions, and drive from prototype to production.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like C/C++ and Python, along with strong foundations in algorithms and data structures.
  
  

Good to Have:

• Background or interest in Digital Design, SystemVerilog, or EDA tools (can be learned on the job).
• Basic knowledge of compilers, parallelism, or profiling tools is a bonus.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge AI R&D projects with real product impact.
• Be part of a startup-like team within a global tech company.
• Opportunity to lead innovation, publish internally, and drive industry-first solutions.
• Competitive compensation, flexibility, and a collaborative culture.
  
  

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.

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 with Us

The salary range for this position is $151,300 to $272,400 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate’s work location as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees) or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).

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