Are you ready to build a career in a rapidly growing and constantly innovating Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry? Do you enjoy working with cutting edge technology and solving the most challenging and demanding problems of the new decade? Are you interested in working across a range of areas from application engineering support and management, verification and validation of complex semiconductor ICs, system testing, and beyond? If so, Siemens EDA could be the place for you!

Job Description:

This Applications Engineer (AE) position delivers technical expertise for Functional Verification of digital, mixed-signal, and analog IC chip designs based on Siemens EDA’s DVT products and services. It provides support for both pre-sales and post-sales assessment of customer needs as well as quick implementation/execution of the solution. You'll work on cutting edge technology working side by side with our customers in close collaboration with R&D and marketing in a cross-functional, interdependent environment. This is an ideal position for candidates who like to interact with and influence others, possess strong design and/or verification background, requiring both in depth knowledge of HDL and HVL, as well as strong scripting skills for writing test programs and tooling to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership in the sales and support of a wide range to Functional Verification technologies for our leading edge customers
Integrates DVT products and services (at the block/chip/system level) and ensures expected behavior in customer's environments

Perform assessments of customer environments and requirements, providing expertise on topics such as: Verification planning, Testbench development using SV/UVM methodologies, Functional verification and modeling of digital/mixed-signal ASICs and SoCs, Failure analysis and resolution, Coverage analysis, RTL/Gate-simulations, Regression debug and other flow/infrastructure development and testing

Accountable for the uncovering, scoping, and technical validity of the solutions to achieve the customer's design and verification objectives
Keeps other technical peers (country wide) informed of new and emerging technologies, share best practices and information
Become a trusted advisor to customer's business problems and eventually earns the trust to influence customer's decision process and business objectives
Articulate customer’s technical needs and requirements to product engineering, influence and shape product direction
Deliver ongoing customer training classes and consulting related to advance verification topics, as well as assist in driving the adoption of these into customer design and verification process, participate in developing technical white papers, attend local and regional technical seminars and technology conferences to educate and promote DVT solutions and network with attendees
Mentor and/or coach junior AEs on the team, participate in lead roles solicited by management

Travel:

Approximately 25% travel to various local customer sites.

Skills & Requirements:

BS in electrical, computer or electronics engineering, computer science, or equivalent discipline with 7+ years of verification or related experience
MS in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent discipline with 5+ years of verification or related experience
Strong background with HDLs (e.g. Verilog, VHDL), HVLs (e.g. SystemVerilog/UVM, OVM, AVM, Vera, Specman, OOP), System C and methodologies (e.g. Directed/Constraint Random, UPF, Coverage, Assertion)
Demonstrated experience with Advance Test Bench creation and Simulation of complex SoC environments, makefile creation, use of Python, Perl, C/C++ scripts
Strong trouble shooting, triage and debugging skills
Deep knowledge of semiconductor IC industry – ASIC, SoC, Memory, Interconnect, CPU architectures, embedded systems
Ability to work in a fast paced, results oriented, team environment
Positive attitude and good communication skills
Energetic and self-motivated
Prior leadership roles or experiences

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):

Prior 5-10 years Applications Engineering experience is a plus
Knowledgeable in the areas of Verification IP protocols e.g. AMBA, USB, ETHERNET, PCIE, DDR, HBM, other
Knowledge and experience in emerging technologies – AI, ML, 5G, Automotive, IoT, Networking and Functional Safety (FuSa)
Real Number Modelling (RNM) design, simulation and measurement experience
Formal Property Checking, Clock Domain Crossing, Hardware Emulation and FPGA prototyping methodology
Prior leadership roles or experiences

The total cash compensation range for this position is $134,700 to $269,400 with 20% of this being comprised of an annual incentive target. If you reside in the Bay Area the total cash compensation range for this position is $154,800 to $294,100 with 20% of this being comprised of annual incentive target. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate’s work location as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees) or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).

#LI-EDA

#LI-JE1

#LI-Hybrid

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

New Referral

APPLICATIONS ENGINEER CONSULTANT EDA FUNCTIONAL VERIFICATION* - 232356