About the position
We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation- helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Cloud Platform Services team, a core group responsible for building foundational services and infrastructure that enable the launch and operation of cutting-edge SaaS products across Siemens Digital Industries. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and delivering scalable, robust platform services that empower product teams to bring innovative solutions to market. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, develop, and optimize services for a broader platform ecosystem. Your work will directly impact the success of multiple SaaS products by providing the underlying services and tools they depend on for performance, security, and reliability. You will be part of a fun team that provides a flexible and friendly startup-like working environment that embraces agile development and encourages innovation. At Siemens, everyone can positively impact millions of customers, and you will be called on to identify and realize these opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of platform services that support the launch and operation of diverse SaaS products.
- Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance across the platform ecosystem.
- Partner with product teams to identify and address platform needs, enabling faster time-to-market for new products.
- Develop robust APIs, backend systems, and tools to simplify and streamline product team workflows.
- Implement best practices for secure and efficient deployment of cloud-native services in environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Ensure platform reliability and uptime through proactive performance optimization and monitoring.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to system-wide design discussions, providing input on platform strategies and roadmaps.
Requirements
- Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud-based systems and platforms.
- Proven track record in designing and delivering foundational services for large-scale, multi-tenant systems.
- Deep expertise in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, NodeJS).
- Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) in production environments.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including designing and deploying scalable services.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
- Experience with building secure, high-performance APIs and backend systems.
- Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and their integration into platform services (eg. DynamoDB and PostgreSQL).
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on system architecture and design.
- Effective leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.
- Knowledge of platform observability practices, including monitoring, logging, and alerting.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Benefits
- Flexibility in choosing between working at home and the office.
- Great benefits and rewards as expected from a world leader in industrial software.
- Health and wellness benefits including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO, or non-accrued flexible vacation.
- Incentive compensation eligibility.
