Senior Software Developer – Algorithms and AI for Chip Design Automation

Siemens AG; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 184,200 - 294,800; Full time

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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

Job Family: Software

Req ID: 513290

Senior Software Developer – Algorithms and AI for Chip Design Automation

We are looking for several experienced software engineers to join our growing team in Santa Clara, California, developing the next generation of AI-driven technology for analog and custom IC design.

Want to Solve Problems Nobody Else Has Solved?

• How would you search through more possible solutions than atoms in the universe and consistently find one of the best?
• How would you combine AI, optimization, graph algorithms, and geometry to automate work that experts have spent decades doing manually?
• How would you place and connect millions of devices while balancing power, performance, area, manufacturability, and runtime?
• How would you build software that helps design the chips powering the next generation of AI, cloud computing, communications, and automotive systems?
• How would you bring breakthrough technology from an idea on a whiteboard to a production tool used by real customers?

That's what we do.

We are looking for engineers with a consistent track record of turning bold ideas into production software used by real customers. You'll be working on some of the hardest problems in electronic design automation, developing technology that enables the next generation of AI, computing, communications, and semiconductor products.

You will have delivered commercial software, helped bring new products or major capabilities to market, and demonstrated the ability to turn ambitious ideas into production-ready solutions used by real customers.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Ideally, you have experience developing software within or integrating with OpenAccess-based design environments such as Cadence Virtuoso.
• Semiconductor design automation (EDA) software development.
• Analog, custom IC, or physical design workflows.
• OpenAccess-based environments and commercial design platforms such as Cadence Virtuoso.
• Placement, routing, layout automation, or physical implementation technologies.
• Numerical optimization, graph algorithms, and computational geometry.
• Direct customer engagement and technical leadership.
• Python or TCL.

Why This Role?

We are looking for engineers with a proven history of building products that matter. The ideal candidate has experience with AI-driven solutions and OpenAccess-based design platforms, but we will also consider exceptional candidates from other industries who have demonstrated excellence in software development, algorithms, AI, optimization, graphics, scientific computing, robotics, or related technical fields.

Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of difficult technical problems, driving innovation, and delivering technology that creates measurable impact for customers. Experience with EDA, OpenAccess, or Cadence Virtuoso is highly desirable, but not required for exceptional candidates with a strong record of technical achievement and commercial software delivery.

Siemens Benefits

Siemens believes in fostering a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our world class benefits package includes 401k matching, stock purchase plan, annual performance reviews/bonuses, education reimbursement, partially paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, and a generous time off plan. https://benefits--jobs-sw-siemens-com.microsites.recruitrooster.com/benefits/

Organization

Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Research & Development

Salary: $184,200 to $294,800. Eligibility for incentive compensation.