Software Engineering Manager

Siemens AG; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Wisconsin is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Simcenter STAR-CCM+ battery simulation effort. You will guide a team through agile releases and drive solver development in MPI-parallel environments to meet industrial needs.

Join a global, distributed team, shape numerical simulation technology, and influence product innovation while delivering customer value in the battery domain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a software development team using agile development processes.
• M.Sc. or equivalent in mechanical engineering, computational mechanics, computer science, or a comparable physics-based discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing CFD solvers in commercial or academic environments.
• High proficiency in C++ and strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to work effectively in geographically distributed teams.
• Passion for numerical simulation and a drive to find creative solutions for challenging battery industry use cases with a focus on customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multiple developers, guiding them through the entire agile release process
• Drive the development of efficient battery simulation solution methods, performance benchmarking, and code optimization in a fully MPI-parallel environment
• Collaborate with other Simcenter development teams (HPC, pre/postprocessing, discretization, and meshing)
• Specify, implement, test, and document high-quality solver features in close collaboration with team members
• Partner with product management, application specialists, and QA engineers to ensure the solver meets real-world industrial needs
• Participate actively in daily stand-ups, review meetings, retrospectives, and planning sessions to maintain agility and continuous improvement

Skills

Agile leadership

C++ proficiency

English communication

Numerical simulation

CFD solver development

Team management

Education

M.Sc. or equivalent

Tools

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ awareness

Job description

Job Family: Software

Req ID: 512617

Software Engineering Manager

Company Overview

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Position Overview

The Simcenter STAR-CCM+ team is seeking a motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead and guide the development of cutting-edge battery simulation solutions. You'll lead a team of talented developers through the entire agile release process while contributing directly to the evolution of industry-leading computational fluid dynamics technology. This is an opportunity to shape the future of numerical simulation in the battery industry, where your technical expertise and leadership will have real impact on product innovation and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multiple developers, guiding them through the entire agile release process
• Drive the development of efficient battery simulation solution methods, performance benchmarking, and code optimization in a fully MPI-parallel environment
• Collaborate with other Simcenter development teams (HPC, pre/postprocessing, discretization, and meshing)
• Specify, implement, test, and document high-quality solver features in close collaboration with team members
• Partner with product management, application specialists, and QA engineers to ensure the solver meets real-world industrial needs
• Participate actively in daily stand-ups, review meetings, retrospectives, and planning sessions to maintain agility and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a software development team using agile development processes
• M.Sc. or equivalent in mechanical engineering, computational mechanics, computer science, or a comparable physics-based discipline
• Hands-on experience developing CFD solvers in commercial or academic environments
• High proficiency in C++ and strong software engineering fundamentals
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to work effectively in geographically distributed teams
• Passion for numerical simulation and a drive to find creative solutions for challenging battery industry use cases with a focus on customer value

Preferred Qualifications

• Background and expertise in battery simulation
• Experience with battery modeling combined with fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
• Familiarity with Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Battery Design Studio

We are Siemens

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world.

You’ll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We’re committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Our Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is 78.700 to 141.700 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training.

Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the SIEMENS Benefit link. (https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/)

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday

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Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Research & Development