Software Engineer - Principal

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Company Overview

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced software engineer with a strong background in C/C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Qt to join the QuestaSim (Simulation) R&D team at Siemens EDA. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize high-performance C/C++ software for simulation debug and visualization workflows, solving complex, open-ended problems in collaboration with a senior group of engineers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance C/C++ software for simulation debug and visualization workflows.
  • Build and enhance core debug engines, including data models, indexing structures, and visualization backends.
  • Develop scalable data structures and algorithms to handle very large simulation datasets.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of production-quality components, algorithms, and engines while supporting and improving existing codebases.
  • Solve complex, open-ended problems in collaboration with a senior group of engineers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Improve performance, memory efficiency, and scalability for multi-million-signal, long-running simulations.
  • Stay self-motivated, disciplined, and focused while driving innovation within the team.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience with a strong background in C/C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Qt.
  • Experience with conceptualizing, defining, architecting, and implementing an open-ended problem scope or new ideas.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages like C/C++, along with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures.
  • Experience designing high-performance, large-scale systems software.
  • Strong understanding of Compiler Concepts, Optimizations, and parallel computing.
  • Experience working on UNIX and/or LINUX platforms.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and deliver results.
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

  • Basic knowledge of Digital Electronics and concepts related to SystemVerilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
  • Exposure to Simulation technologies or Formal-based Verification methodologies.

Why Us

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, over 377,000 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 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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