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Senior Software QA Engineer(Calibre PEX)

AT Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software

Senior Software QA Engineer(Calibre PEX)

Hsinchu, Taiwan

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.

Job description:

Parasitic extraction is a process for identifying electrical side effects of both devices and the wiring interconnects of the devices in an integrated circuit. We are looking for an innovative software quality assurance engineer to join the team responsible for verification of Calibre's parasitic extraction product suite. These products deliver accurate parasitic data for comprehensive post-layout analysis and simulation of integrated circuit designs

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You will be part of a team responsible for testing, debugging and qualifying software releases and updates. Quality assurance responsibilities will involve the design, development, execution of functional and regression tests used to measure correctness, robustness, performance, overall quality of our parasitic extraction products for use in our customers' semiconductor flows, and tool qualifications in the leading semiconductor manufacturing companies based in Taiwan. You will collaborate with senior software engineers, quality assurance specialists, marketing, and customer support professionals to help deliver timely product releases that meet our customer's needs. Through leadership and innovation, develop procedures and tools needed to improve foundry qualification processes and assist developers in design trade-offs and risk analysis assessments.

This job requires you to make immediate contributions to the team. The candidate should have strong electrical engineering skills and software engineering and testing abilities. The ideal candidate should also exhibit the following behavioral traits:

An innate desire to learn new things and quickly assimilate knowledge

Strong team player with solid interpersonal and communication skills

The ability to work on assignments independently or with small teams

Detailed oriented with strong problem solving skills

Eagerness to break software and a curiosity of how things work

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Technical degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline with 3-7+ years of experience in the EDA or IC design industry
  • At least 5 years in SW Quality Assurance with solid programming skills
  • Extensive Linux or Unix operating system experience
  • Shell Scripting experience (e.g., bash, ksh, csh, Perl, Python, Tcl)
  • Familiar with using defect tracking systems and source code control systems
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to CAD/CAE environments such as:
  • EDA verification tools like DRC, LVS, Parasitic Extraction, and netlisting tools
  • EDA full custom layout tools/place and route tools
  • Self-motivation, self-discipline and the ability to set personal goals and work consistently towards them will go far towards contributing to your success.

Working at Siemens Software

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Client-provided location(s): Hsinchu, North District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Job ID: Siemens_Digital-456675-en-1
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program