Sr. Application Engineering Consultant - Simulation - Competitive Replacement Expert

Siemens AG; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,700 - 293,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Great benefits and rewards

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Field Application Engineer 4 in Santa Clara, CA. This role involves driving technical wins, developing customer relationships, and leveraging advanced Siemens EDA technologies in client methodologies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and expertise in electronic design automation, along with exceptional communication and scripting skills. This position provides opportunities for flexible work arrangements and emphasizes a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with equivalent experience.
• Ability to architect, deploy, and optimize multiplatform Siemens EDA flows.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and leading technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong relationships with technical stakeholders across customer organizations.
• Lead technical discovery and opportunity qualification for strategic accounts.
• Drive product adoption by defining methodologies and executing pilot deployments.

Skills

Deep expertise in Siemens EDA product functionality

Strong scripting and automation skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to assess customer project scopes

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Siemens EDA tools

Job description

Job Family: Software

Req ID: 501102

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Our software tools enable companies around the world to develop new and highly innovative electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. Our customers use our tools to push the boundaries of technology and physicstodeliver better products in the increasingly complex world of chip,board,and system design.

Position Overview

The Field Application Engineer 4 serves as a senior technical leader responsible for driving technical wins, customer adoption, and long-term account expansion. Acting as the primary technical interface for key accounts, this role leads presales engagements, develops deep customer relationships, and partners closely with sales teams to align solutions with customer business goals.

This position blends advanced technical expertise with customer-facing leadership, guiding customers on how to best integrate Siemens EDA technologies into their methodologies. The Field Application Engineer is a trusted advisor to customers, a key contributor to regional sales strategy, and a mentor to other Field AEs.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong relationships with technical and managerial stakeholders across customer organizations.
• Lead technical discovery, opportunity qualification, and evaluation planning for strategic accounts.
• Lead hands‑on execution of competitive replacement campaigns, deliver compelling presentations, identify adjacent opportunities and loop in domain specialists as needed.
• Gather customer insights, competitive intelligence, and technical requirements to influence sales campaigns and product strategy.
• Work in close partnership with Account Technology Managers, Technical Account Managers, and Account Managers to align on priorities and execution plans.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, and Support teams to resolve customer challenges and guide solution enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership across all phases of a sales campaign, coordinating resources across divisions and service teams.
• Leverage Siemens EDA positioning and reference data to structure successful evaluations.
• Drive product adoption by defining methodologies, integrating Siemens EDA tools into customer flows, and executing pilot deployments.
• Advise Account Managers on optimal license configurations and product mixes.
• Own deployment plans, anticipating obstacles and leading technical resolutions to maximize customer value.
• Champion standardization efforts by empowering customer advocates.
• Support customers when issues arise and ensure seamless handoffs to Support AEs.
• Mentor, coach, and train less experienced Field AEs; lead team knowledgesharing efforts.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Siemens solutions, competitive ecosystems, and go‑to‑market strategies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with equivalent experience.
• Deep expertise in Siemens EDA product functionality and hands‑on experience integrating tools into customer environments.
• Ability to architect, deploy, and optimize multiplatform Siemens EDA flows; strong skill in articulating cross‑platform value.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, including creation of complex scripts, rule decks, dashboards, and API extensions.-
• Solid understanding of competitive tools and the ability to position Siemens solutions effectively.
• Ability to assess customer project scopes, tailor competitive replacement strategies, proficiency with simulator performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders, leading technical discussions, and delivering advanced training.
• Proven experience building collaborative relationships across cross‑functional teams and promoting an inclusive working environment.

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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$146,700 $293,400 20%

Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full‑time

Category: Sales