Senior Product Engineer-Calibre/Physical Design

Siemens Digital Industries Software; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in EDA is seeking a passionate technologist for a vital role focused on the Calibre DRC product. You will be integral in addressing complex challenges in the semiconductor industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize products. The successful candidate will have experience in EDA or IC design, proficiency in Linux and scripting languages, and excellent communication skills. This position is based in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in EDA or IC design preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert for Siemens EDA’s Calibre DRC.
• Collaborate with R&D to prototype and test new products.
• Deliver in-depth technical presentations and training material.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Linux proficiency

Scripting languages (TCL, Python)

Collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Calibre

High Performance Computing

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.

Position Overview

Are you a passionate technologist eager to be at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor technology? In this role, you’ll become an integral part of the Siemens EDA team behind Calibre DRC, a market‑leading product driving the cutting edge of Electronic Design Automation (EDA). Imagine contributing to groundbreaking solutions that empower global leaders in the semiconductor industry to create the next generation of electronics. You’ll work on state‑of‑the‑art products and solutions, tackling complex challenges and helping to redefine the future of semiconductor physical verification. Collaborating with a brilliant team making a significant global impact, you’ll play a vital role in advancing the Calibre family of products. With flexible career paths and abundant opportunities for growth, this role offers the chance to make a lasting mark on an industry that powers modern life.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as a technical expert for Siemens EDA’s Calibre DRC
• Define and characterize new product capabilities needed to meet customer requirements
• Work through complex technical issues and independently create solutions and new methodologies
• Work collaboratively with Calibre R&D to prototype, evaluate, and test new products and features
• Drive best in class tool performance through optimization at all levels: hardware, configuration, Calibre DRC rules, new feature and tool enhancements
• Work with customers as well as Siemens EDA stakeholders such as regional application engineers, global support engineers, and marketing
• Create and deliver in‑depth technical presentations, develop training material, white papers, contributed articles, and application notes
• Develop and review tool documentation such as user and reference manuals
• Present complex principles in simple terms to broad audiences
• Collaborate and share information across team boundaries in written and spoken forms
• Some travel, domestic and international

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

• BS or MS degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field is required
• Candidate should be a high‑energy, curious individual, self‑motivated to learn new technologies
• Able to work as an individual contributor and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong problem‑solving, reasoning and deduction skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex design and performance issues
• Proficiency in LINUX and Windows environments
• Proficiency in a scripting language like TCL or Python
• Excellent written and spoken English language communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Work location is Wilsonville, OR

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in EDA, IC design, or related roles
• Experience in leading or directing new product feature development - from concept/prototype to production release
• Experience working with Physical Verification tools, preferably Calibre
• Experience writing and optimizing Calibre SVRF code
• Knowledge of Computer Architecture and Algorithms
• Experience with High Performance Computing challenges and solutions
• Ability of managing multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with cross‑functional teams all over the globe
• Knowledge of IC design trends and emerging requirements