Hardware Security Software Engineer

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 Software Engineer with a few years of experience and an interest in exploring the world of embedded systems and Computer-Aided Design of electronic systems. Our system-wide silicon monitoring, bring-up and debug infrastructure helps silicon engineering teams ensure their products do what they were designed to do, safely and securely, from day one of launch. You will be working with hardware security architects responsible for designing security mechanisms and cyber security IP, and help specifying HW/SW interfaces and security SW stack. You will be advising and collaborating with a team of experienced HW and SW engineers to accomplish this goal.

You will be working as part of an international team with fellow software and hardware development engineers, as well as quality assurance, customer support, documentation, and product marketing engineers. Together we continuously strive to develop innovative products using the latest tools and technologies across different areas including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. You will have the opportunity to responsibly lead our overall security strategy that adds significant value to our products and solutions and further improve your personal and professional skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for cloud and embedded systems architecture
• Design and implement security mechanisms and cyber security IP specifications
• Specify and develop HW/SW interfaces and security software stack
• Collaborate with hardware security architects on silicon monitoring and debug infrastructure
• Work with quality assurance, customer support, and product marketing teams to deliver innovative solutions
• Contribute to the development of security strategies that add value to products
• Support silicon engineering teams in ensuring products function safely and securely from launch

Qualifications

• Software programming skills for cloud and embedded systems
• Scripting and extension languages such as TCL or Python
• Knowledge of ASIC or IP design flows
• Computer-Aided Design / Electronic Design Automation Software skills
• Knowledge of cryptography primitives, side-channel attacks, and fault injection methods
• Graphical and command line user interface development
• Working knowledge of markup languages such as XML/YAML
• Use of software management and CI tools such as Jenkins CI or Gitlab CI systems

Nice to Have

• AI/ML tools and packages (TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Understanding of FPGA hardware, Jenkins CI and Docker
• Knowledge of embedded systems
• Experience in automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications (e.g., Kubernetes)

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work-hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

The salary range for this position is GBP 65,700 to GBP 115,100 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees.

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from all candidates. At Siemens, we believe people who've had real experiences dealing with being different will excel as leaders. Let's foster a culture of creativity and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate unlawfully on the grounds of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or trade union membership.