[Remote] Software Engineering, Semiconductor Process and Device Simulators

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Siemens EDA is hiring a software engineering researcher and developer for its Calibre R&D team. The role focuses on developing high-fidelity semiconductor process and device simulation tools using scientific computing and advanced numerical methods.

Responsibilities

• To solve complex physical systems
• 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 technologies (logic 2/1.4/1.0/0.7nm and beyond, 3D NAND, 6/4F2/3D DRAM, CIS, and 3DIC packaging)

Skills

• PhD (or MS + 5+ years of research/industry experience) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc.)
• Scientific computing: Numerical algorithms (FEM/FD/FVM/BEM), eigen/linear/PDE solvers, convex optimization, computational geometry, computer graphics, advanced statistical methods (Monte Carlo sampling), etc
• High-performance computing: Distributed processing, Message Parsing Interface (MPI), GPU acceleration, CUDA ecosystems
• Computing Infrastructure: Library dependency and software release management, Git-based CI/CD with auto-regression testing, HPC schedulers (SLURM) and cloud execution
• AI/ML applications: Leveraging AI/ML to accelerate problem solving processes (e.g. surrogate models)
• Graphical user interface (GUI): Cross-platform desktop and web frameworks (Qt/QML, PySide), 3D scientific visualization and large dataset rendering pipelines, management of long-running simulation workflows
• Proficiency in C/C++, CUDA, Python, Code Copilot
• 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
• Expertise in high-performance scientific computing (numerical algorithms, linear/PDE solvers, computational geometry, distributed processing, GPU acceleration and deep learning surrogate models, etc)

Benefits

• Flexibility to choose between working at home and the office
• Eligible to earn incentive compensation
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• PTO for non-exempt employees
• Non-accrued flexible vacation for exempt employees

Company Overview

Siemens EDA, a segment of Siemens Digital Industries Software, is a technology leader in software and hardware for electronic design automation (EDA). It was founded in 1847, and is headquartered in Munich, Bayern, DEU, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.siemens.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 59 in 2026, 20 in 2025, 26 in 2024, 24 in 2023, 26 in 2022, 37 in 2021, 36 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.