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Principal Product Engineer

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software)
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/7/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Product Engineer position at Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software)?

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 seeking a highly motivated Principal Technologist to lead advanced-node OPC-Mask-Tapeout solution development and deployments with our leading customers. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Siemens EDA Calibre Manufacturing Portfolio Unit, this role will be a key member of the senior management team within the Calibre Manufacturing Portfolio Unit.

Role And Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with R&D to develop and deploy next-generation computational-patterning and mask solutions, including Curvilinear OPC & MBAF, MBR, ILT, MRC, MPC and Fracturing solutions for advanced customer needs.
  • Be part of the Division path-finding team to develop the prototype and proof-of-concept demonstration for N 1 node.
  • Work closely with leading customers to solve complex technology challenges in advanced solution adoptions.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following education, experience, and skills:

  • A Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15 years of experience in Computational Lithography, with expertise gained from roles at EDA suppliers or within customer technology development teams.
  • 10 years of hands-on experience in OPC, Modeling, Mask Synthesis, Inverse Lithography, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of IC manufacturing processes, with direct experience working at leading IC manufacturing companies.
  • Strong understanding of the foundry ecosystem and hands-on experience with yield ramp-up processes for leading-node technologies.
  • 5 years of proven experience managing cross-functional teams (R&D, Product, and Applications) with strong leadership and hands-on management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed global organization and fast-paced team environments.
  • Proven success in engaging customers and internal stakeholders to promote and deploy new technologies, processes, and system solutions.
  • A track record of delivering high-quality projects on time.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
  • Exceptional English communication skills, both verbal and written.

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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