Senior Software Engineer - C++ / ATPG Algorithms

Siemens Corporation•Wilsonville, OR

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation- helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential. We are looking for a highly motivated and capable software engineer to join the R&D team developing the automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) tools as part of the Tessent product line. These advanced tools are a key part of the industry-leading Tessent platform and are vital to our customers' success in silicon validation of ICs. The focus will be on developing solutions for the high performance and high scalability of the ATPG algorithms. Development will be done in C++ on a Linux platform. The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing software products/features. This includes design, writing specifications, planning, schedule estimation, implementation, and thorough testing. Challenges include the ability to develop competitive and complete solutions and integrate them into existing products. High productivity, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to architect and implement high-quality and maintainable software are key. Equally essential for success are good teamwork and communication skills, self-drive, and a positive can-do attitude.

Requirements

Master's in computer science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other related fields.
3+ years of Software Engineering experience in C++, and preferably Tcl.
Strong analysis, design, and critical thinking skills along with object-oriented programming practices.
Solid understanding of software architecture best practices, including design patterns.
Experience with software development on Linux, and development tools such as Git.
Knowledge of digital logic design along with hardware description languages, especially Verilog.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiprocessing programming (both multithreading and distribution)
Knowledge of machine learning methodologies.
Knowledge of design flow aspects, including the logic synthesis, DFT, ATPG, simulation, formal and timing verification.
Solid background in DFT and best-known test industry practices.
Experience in using or developing EDA tools.

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing software products/features.
Design, writing specifications, planning, schedule estimation, implementation, and thorough testing.
Develop competitive and complete solutions and integrate them into existing products.
Architect and implement high-quality and maintainable software.