
Field Application Engineer – PowerPro
Required skills
- RTL Design
- Verilog
- SystemVerilog
- VHDL
- Digital Design
- Synthesis
- Verification Flows
- RTL Power Analysis
- Optimization Methodologies
- Tcl
Nice to have
- Power Tools
- PrimePower
- PowerArtist
- Low-Power Methodologies
- UPF
- CPF
Role summary
Siemens EDA is seeking a customer-focused Field Application Engineer (FAE) to support its PowerPro platform for RTL and gate-level power analysis and optimization. This role involves working closely with semiconductor customers to drive successful evaluations, deployments, and adoption of PowerPro. Responsibilities include partnering with sales, delivering product demonstrations, leading evaluations, providing technical support, and collaborating with R&D and product teams to influence product enhancements. The role requires strong RTL design experience, knowledge of digital design flows, scripting skills (Tcl, Python), and excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Company: Siemens EDA
Job Title: Field Application Engineer - RTL Design / PowerPro
Job Reference #: 508828
Job Location: Austin, TX, Costa Mesa, CA, Santa Clara, CA, San Diego, CA
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.
About the Role
Siemens EDA, a global leader in semiconductor design software, is seeking a customer-focused Field Application Engineer (FAE) to support its PowerPro platform for RTL and gate-level power analysis and optimization.
You will work closely with leading semiconductor customers to drive successful evaluations, deployments, and adoption of PowerPro, while collaborating with sales, R&D, and product teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with sales to define and execute technical strategies aligned to customer needs
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, and workshops
• Lead evaluations and proof-of-concepts to drive business wins
• Support deployment and adoption of PowerPro across customer teams
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including debugging and training
• Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to influence product enhancements
Qualifications
Required:
• Strong RTL design experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL)
• Knowledge of digital design, synthesis, and verification flows
• Experience with RTL power analysis and optimization methodologies
• Scripting skills (Tcl, Python)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• BS/MS in EE, CS, or related field
Preferred:
• Experience with power tools (e.g., PrimePower, PowerArtist, or similar)
• Knowledge of low-power methodologies (UPF/CPF)
• Customer-facing experience (FAE/AE)
• Exposure to advanced SoC designs and nodes
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and workflows (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI APIs, or agent frameworks) to improve productivity and debug efficiency
Additional Information:
• Hybrid role with up to 20% travel may be required
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!
You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $146,700 - $293,400 annually with a target incentive of 20% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $146,700 - $293,400 annually with a target incentive of 20% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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Job ID 508828 Posted since 08-Oct-2026 Organization Digital Industries Field of work Sales Company Siemens Industry Software Inc. Experience level Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Work mode Hybrid (Remote/Office) Employment type Permanent Location(s)
- Austin - Texas - United States of America
- Costa Mesa - California - United States of America
- Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America
- San Diego - California - United States of America
- Santa Clara - California - United States of America
- Santa Fe - New Mexico - United States of America
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