Software Engineer - C++ / Compiler

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

$90K/yr - $162K/yr

New Grad, Entry Level

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to work in the Hardware Assisted Verification division. The role involves developing and improving compiler software for emulators used in functional verification of System-on-Chip designs, primarily using C++ on Linux.

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Responsibilities

Development and improvement of the part of the compiler that analyzes the customer design in order to map it on the emulator resources
Analysis of clock and data networks, partitioning, placing and synthesis of logic to support the mapping of the customer design onto the emulator
Participate in design and implementation of new functionality for this part of the compiler
Support current functionality
Write system level tests that use software simulation
Develop new testing methods
Interaction with other software teams as well as Veloce hardware teams in an international, multi-site, development environment

Qualification

Required

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
Understanding of gate level digital logic design
Excel both in a team-oriented development and working independently
Must be able to work onsite at our Waltham, MA facilities

Preferred

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