S/W Research Engineer

Siemens•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$109,800 - $197,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for developing multiple innovation objectives of medium scope within the technology strategy. Defines medium size research projects, supervising task definition and execution and contributing on expert level. Responsible for the quality of the outcome within the agreed timeframe including the assessment of achieving strategic objectives. Scopes the technological field for solutions, partners and funding programs. Manages the definition of research projects with external partners and external funding, building consortia and establishing cooperation frameworks, aligned with the organization objectives. Presents research results at scientific events and project meetings. Represents the company at operational and strategic project management meetings. Promotes product/service innovation by coordinating technology transfer into software products or engineering services. Supports the technical direction and roadmap for at least one area of a product/service. Works with limited supervision on complex projects with substantial latitude for independent judgment. Consults more senior engineers for global research objectives. Works under authority of senior researchers for strategic project management decisions. Highly skilled with extensive proficiency and technical expertise, recognized in the addressed fields. Able to solve complex problems in the area of specialization in a creative way. Acts as resource for colleagues inside and outside the team in technical and project aspects. Develops relations with technology providers for the complete technological field. Manages junior level researchers, visiting research fellows and students, including recruitment, objective setting and performance evaluation.

Requirements

PhD (or MS +2+ years of research/industry experience) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc.)
Proficiency in C/C++, CUDA, Python, Code Copilot
Leveraging AI/ML to accelerate problem solving processes.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Semiconductor knowledge (preferred but not required): Basic semiconductor process (photolithography, etch, deposition, Epitaxy, CMP) and semiconductor device physics.

Responsibilities

Developing multiple innovation objectives of medium scope within the technology strategy.
Defining medium size research projects, supervising task definition and execution and contributing on expert level.
Responsible for the quality of the outcome within the agreed timeframe including the assessment of achieving strategic objectives.
Scoping the technological field for solutions, partners and funding programs.
Managing the definition of research projects with external partners and external funding, building consortia and establishing cooperation frameworks, aligned with the organization objectives.
Presenting research results at scientific events and project meetings.
Representing the company at operational and strategic project management meetings.
Promoting product/service innovation by coordinating technology transfer into software products or engineering services.
Supporting the technical direction and roadmap for at least one area of a product/service.
Managing junior level researchers, visiting research fellows and students, including recruitment, objective setting and performance evaluation.