Software Development Engineer – Interconnect Solutions

About the role

Join Siemens EDA's HAV Solutions Group Interconnect Solutions R&D team in Cairo to design and deliver next‑generation interconnect software for emulation and FPGA prototyping platforms. You will work in an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating with hardware and software experts to solve complex connectivity challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and release software products that meet functional, usability, reliability and performance targets.
• Develop software layers for interconnect protocols such as PCIe, CXL, UCIe and NVMe using C/C++ and SystemC.
• Integrate software and hardware components into fully functional systems and perform system‑level debugging.
• Analyse product issues, identify root causes and deliver fixes or enhancements.
• Participate in project planning, task breakdown, risk identification and progress tracking.
• Produce professional functional and design specification documents.
• Support customers during design bring‑up sessions and training.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming in a Linux development environment.
• Good understanding of computer architecture, especially x86.
• Familiarity with IC design and verification flows and methodologies.
• Experience with hardware description languages (Verilog or VHDL).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Perl or Tcl.

Required skills

• C/C++
• SystemC
• PCIe, CXL, UCIe, NVMe protocols
• Linux development
• Computer architecture (x86)
• IC design & verification flows
• Verilog or VHDL
• Bash, Perl, Tcl scripting

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on globally scoped, cutting‑edge technology.
• Competitive salary range USD 17,700 – USD 35,400 plus incentive compensation.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Career growth through real projects, global mobility and a supportive technical community.