Principal Software Engineer (Circuit Simulation R&D)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Circuit Simulation): Developing and implementing advanced mathematical algorithms for electronic circuit simulation, Monte Carlo yield analysis, and optimization. Focus on translating theoretical research into production-grade technology, quantifying performance improvements, and integrating complex numerical methods into robust, scalable software architectures.

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $136,500 – $253,500

Company

A global leader in electronic design automation (EDA), helping innovators solve complex technology challenges through specialized software solutions.

What you will do

• Research, design, and validate algorithms for circuit simulation, rare-event estimation, and mathematical optimization.
• Quantify accuracy and performance metrics against current baselines using rigorous statistical analysis.
• Develop robust, maintainable implementations and integrate them into production toolchains.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge the gap between deep mathematical theory and practical software application.
• Document methodologies, research results, and technical designs for team review.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field (e.g., CS with strong math focus).
• Demonstrated ability to perform literature reviews and translate complex theory into innovative, real-world solutions.
• Expertise in statistical inference, Monte Carlo methods, and uncertainty quantification.
• Understanding of optimization techniques, numerical analysis, or differential equations.
• Experience in software development, with a preference for Python and C++.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in machine learning, specifically Gaussian processes, surrogate modeling, or contemporary AI (Transformers/GNNs).
• Background in scientific computing, fluid/thermal dynamics, or EDA tools like SPICE/Spectre.
• HPC and parallel computing knowledge (MPI, CUDA).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Paid vacation and designated company holidays.
• Environment focused on solving high-impact, technologically challenging problems.