Software Engineer, Performance & Optimization - US Hybrid OH/MI

Siemens AG; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 109,800 - 197,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Great benefits and rewards

Job summary

Siemens AG in Detroit is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to optimize the performance of enterprise applications. The role involves performance analysis, bottleneck identification, and problem-solving to enhance application efficiency.

With over 5 years of experience required, candidates should be familiar with Siemens NX and programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and JavaScript. The position offers flexible working arrangements, excellent benefits, and the chance to contribute to innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting in large enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated experience with Siemens NX and Xpedition for performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure concepts and application interactions.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a systematic approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze resource consumption and performance characteristics of applications.
• Investigate and identify performance bottlenecks in software systems.
• Diagnose and debug performance issues for application efficiency.
• Apply SDLC understanding to enhance application design and development.
• Utilize monitoring tools to track performance metrics and improvements.

Skills

Performance optimization

Problem-solving

C

C++

Java

JavaScript

Application Performance Management tools

Tools

Datadog

Dynatrace

New Relic

Job description

Job Family: Software

Req ID: 501472

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

About the Role at Siemens:

Are you a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for optimizing performance and unraveling complex system behaviors? We're on the lookout for a talented individual to join our team at Siemens and play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and scalability of our very large enterprise applications. In this position, you will dive deep into the architecture and execution of our software, exploring the intersection of architecture and infrastructure, and identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks to deliver a seamless user experience for our global customers and internal stakeholders. If you thrive on challenges, possess a keen analytical mind, and love to see applications run at their peak within an innovative, industry-leading environment like Siemens, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Analysis : Analyze and understand the resource consumption and performance characteristics of large-scale enterprise applications.

• Bottleneck Identification : Investigate and pinpoint performance bottlenecks related to machine-level and infrastructure resources, including GPU, CPU, and memory, within our complex software ecosystem.

• Problem Solving & Debugging : Proactively diagnose and debug complex performance issues, implementing effective solutions to optimize application efficiency and reliability for Siemens' products and services.

• SDLC Integration : Apply a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to influence application design and development for optimal runtime execution, aligning with Siemens' engineering standards.

• Monitoring & Telemetry : Utilize monitoring and telemetry tools to gather insights, track performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement.

Impact You'll Make:

By meticulously identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks, you will directly contribute to freeing up valuable computational resources. This optimization will not only enhance the user experience for our diverse customer base but also lead to significant savings in operational costs, reduce infrastructure strain, and accelerate development cycles, ultimately driving greater efficiency and innovation across the company.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience : 5+ years of hands‑on experience troubleshooting and optimizing performance in large enterprise applications, with a proven track record of implementing process automation for build and test procedures.

• Domain Knowledge : Demonstrated experience with desktop ECAD and MCAD applications, particularly Siemens NX and Xpedition, with a focus on performance optimization and workflow efficiency improvements. Familiarity with Siemens NX is required.

• Programming Languages : Proficiency in C, C++, Java, and JavaScript.

• Infrastructure Acumen : Solid understanding of infrastructure concepts and how applications interact within various environments.

• Analytical Prowess : Exceptional problem‑solving and debugging skills with a systematic approach to performance optimization.

• Application Performance Management (APM) : Demonstrated experience with APM tools to detect performance and threading issues commonly used in large enterprises such as Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, or similar.

Join our team and help us build the future of software delivery at Siemens!

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!

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$109,800 $197,700 5-8%

Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Research & Development