Staff Engineer

Siemens EDA D2S Bangalore group, a part of Semiconductor Manufacturing Division of Mentor Graphics, is seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer with a strong technical background to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of hands-on experience in software development, image/signal processing, algorithm design, and machine learning, with a solid understanding of C/C++ programming. As a Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing complex systems, driving technical innovations, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex systems in C/C++ for image and signal processing.

Develop and implement algorithms with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency.

Leverage machine learning techniques, particularly Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), for advanced image processing, computer vision, and other related tasks.

Take ownership of end-to-end software development and lead technical problem-solving efforts.

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and peers within the team.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architectures, requirements, and project timelines.

Ensure high-quality code by implementing best practices for code reviews, unit testing, and debugging.

Innovate and integrate new technologies and methodologies to improve product quality and performance.

Participate in all phases of the development life cycle, including design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.

Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges in large-scale systems.

Work in an Agile environment and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Job Requirements:

Technical Skills (Must have):

Extensive experience in C/C++ programming for high-performance applications.

Strong background in image/signal processing, with hands-on experience using tools like OpenCV and Matlab.

Excellent understanding of algorithms and data structures, with an emphasis on optimization and efficiency.

Proven ability to design and implement complex algorithms with a theoretical understanding of algorithm analysis.

Strong in machine learning techniques, especially Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), for applications in image processing and computer vision.

Proficiency in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.

Deep experience in system design and architecture, ensuring robustness, scalability, and maintainability.

Technical Skills (Desirable):

Experience in Optical mask inspection, wafer ebeam inspection or SEM processing.

Experience in parallel and distributed computing, with proficiency in tools like Sun Grid Engine, LSF, etc

Familiarity with configuration management tools (eg, CVS, Git, or similar).

Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum) and using defect tracking tools like ClearQuest or JIRA

Ability to work with and optimize high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model deployment in real-world systems.

General Skills: Strong positive attitude, Good presentation and communication skills, Self-driven and self-motivating, Able to implement technical solutions independently, Relationship building capabilities, Team player.

Academic Qualifications: MTech in Computer Science or Electronics from reputed institutes like IITs/IISc.

Why would someone apply to this job?

Work with a highly skilled and qualified team on cutting edge technology in the Semiconductor Manufacturing domain.

Work with teams across geographies and different cultures.