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.
• Must have an 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.
You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $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.
