Role & seniority: QA Engineer (mid to senior) in Siemens EDA, focused on manual and automated testing within a High Speed PCB design flow; Agile Scrum team member.

Stack/tools: C++, shell scripts, Perl, Visual Basic, JavaScript, Python; Linux and Windows 10/11; defect tracking, memory checkers, profilers, debuggers, source control; EDA analysis/simulation tools; experience with flow testing between logical/physical PCB design tools and analysis tools.

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, implement, and execute application-specific functional and flow tests for EDA analysis/simulation tools used in high-speed PCB design.
Analyze test results, manage defect tracking, and report metrics.
Collaborate with globally dispersed software developers and QA teammates to deliver timely, high-quality releases and continuously improve testing processes within Agile.

Must-have skills

4+ years QA experience in EDA or related industry, with focus on flow testing between PCB design tools and analysis tools
Proficiency in C++, scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic)
Linux and Windows 10/11 proficiency; familiarity with QA/dev tools (defect tracking, memory checkers, profilers, debuggers, source control)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice-to-haves

Experience with analog/mixed-signal, signal integrity, EMC simulators
Automated test experience and test automation frameworks
Familiarity with Agile pract

Full Description

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.

Siemens has a unique opportunity in its Board System Division. This is an innovative group focused on testing technically advanced software solutions for the Electronic Design Automation market. These best-in-class products that we develop enable engineers to design and analyze printed circuit boards and package designs. This unique opportunity is on one of our Agile Scrum teams which fosters a culture that allows everyone to express their views, be a contributor, and improve professionally. Our Agile Scrum teams are expected to be self-sufficient and run without the classical management structure. So, if you enjoy working with technologically advanced software and being part of a team that collaborates and learns in a small team environment, consider joining our team.

Job Duties

We are looking for someone to be responsible for the manual and automated design flow testing of a range of EDA Analysis/Simulation tools used within a High Speed PCB design flow. The individual will be working extensively with analog, mixed signal, signal integrity and EMC simulators and associated environments.

Will be responsible for design, implementation, and execution of application specific functional/flow tests. Analyzing test results, defect tracking and metrics reporting. Will work closely with globally dispersed SW developers and will work with other QA team members to deliver on time quality releases through continuous improvement of the test and testing process. Practice Agile development methods and exemplify core Agile values of transparency, collaboration, acceptance of change, and iterative development

Job Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering desired. Should have at least 4 years work experience in QA role in the EDA industry or related industry with a focus on flow testing between logical/physical PCB design tools and analysis tools. Should have a good working knowledge/programming experience with C++, shell scripts, Perl, Visual Basic, Java Script and Python. Working knowledge assumed for typical QA/Dev tools like defect tracking, memory checking, profilers, debuggers, source control. Working knowledge of Linux and Windows 10/11 required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

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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Software Quality Assurance Tester - PCB Design Flow