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R&D Director / Sr. Principle Engineer, Semiconductor Process and Device Simulations

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.

Join the Calibre™ Semi R&D Team at Siemens EDA

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D leader to develop simulation platform for semiconductor manufacturing solutions (including process and device simulations, DTCO), preferably with expertise in semiconductor domain knowledge, Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD), high-performance scientific computing (numerical algorithms, linear/PDE solvers, computational geometry, distributed processing, GPU acceleration, etc).

About Us

The Calibre™ family of tools is the industry leader in EDA/CAD solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, enabling simulations and diagnostics from the transistor to the package level. As the semiconductor industry continues its rapid growth, there is a critical demand for high-fidelity modeling and high-throughput numerical simulations to support the production of stable, high-volume chips at advanced technology nodes.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with industry leaders to develop groundbreaking tools that accelerate semiconductor manufacturing and device performance study at the most advanced nodes (logic 2/1.4/1.0/0.7nm and beyond, 3D NAND, COB/VPT/3D DRAM, and 3DIC). Our solutions will deliver significant performance gains over conventional approaches, essential for supporting high-volume manufacturing and the agile turnaround times our customers demand.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following education and experience:

PhD with 10+ (or MS with 15+) years of research/industry experience in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc.), with one or more expertise in:

  • Semiconductor knowledge: From basic to state-of-the-art semiconductor process integration, modules (photolithography, etch, deposition, Epitaxy, CMP) and semiconductor device physics at advanced technology nodes.
  • Scientific and high-performance computing: Numerical algorithms (FEM/FD/FVM), eigen/linear/PDE solvers, convex optimization, computational geometry, computer graphics with distributed processing, GPU acceleration, use of CUDA ecosystems.
  • SW/Programming skills: Proficiency in C/C++, CUDA, Python, Code Copilot, plus leveraging AI/ML to accelerate problem solving processes.

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Good management skills and capability to make commitment and delivery in time.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for tackling complex computational challenges.
  • Ability to estimate software development tasks accurately and deliver on schedule.
  • Open and collaborative team mindset.

Locations

Preferred at (US) San Francisco Bay Area, Hybrid-mode at Siemens Software

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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