Software Engineer - C++ / Compiler

Company: Siemens EDA

Job Title: Software Engineer – C++ / Digital Logic Design

Job Reference #:  509131

Job Location: Burlington, MA

Siemens EDA is looking for a software development engineer to work in the Hardware Assisted Verification (HAV) division.  HAV develops and manufactures emulators for functional verification of System-on-Chip circuit designs.  In emulation systems, custom software compiles a circuit design's high level description into a low level binary representation that can be loaded and run on the emulation hardware.  The individual that fills this position will become a member of emulator compiler specialists developing the compiler software for Siemens EDA’s next generation emulators.

The Software Development Engineer will have responsibilities in development and improvement of the part of the compiler that analyzes the customer design in order to map it on the emulator resources.  This includes analysis of clock and data networks, partitioning, placing and synthesis of logic to support the mapping of the customer design onto the emulator.  The individual will participate in design and implementation of new functionality for this part of the compiler as well as support current functionality. The work will be mostly in C++ on Linux.  They will write system level tests that use software simulation as well as develop new testing methods.  This position will include interaction with other software teams as well as Veloce hardware teams in an international, multi-site, development environment.   Candidates must be able to work on-site from our Burlington, MA office.

Job Qualifications

Required Skills:

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

•0 to 3 years of industry, software development experience in developing large C++ applications as part of a team.

• Demonstrated experience with algorithm and data structure design.

• Understanding of gate level digital logic design.

• Excel both in a team-oriented development and working independently.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated Experience in EDA software development, especially in timing analysis, synthesis, design partition or placement is a plus.

• Software engineering skills with experience in use of Unix/Linux OS.

• Demonstrated experience with software testing methods.

• Experience in use of Hardware description language (Verilog/Vhdl).

• Experience in use of a software simulation tools (Modelsim, etc).

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python or SH script) would be useful.

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.  

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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You’ll Benefit From 

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:  

The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $162,000  annually with a target incentive of 3-5 of the base salary . The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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