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Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Lightworks now form the Centre of Excellence for Visualisation inside the Siemens Digital Industries Software division. With specialisms in 3D graphics, ray tracing, immersive technology and UI, the Lightworks team supports advanced visualisation usage across the world-leading Siemens product design software range and directly with end users.
What we’re looking for
As someone who’s opted for a placement within their degree course, you will be looking to start your career as a Software Engineer within 3D CAD software. Your degree must contain a high level of technical content preferably within engineering or computer science. This role is paid, available for one year, and offers a fantastic opportunity to work on world-class, complex software projects in an exciting and varied enterprise environment for industry-leading customers.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Software Development Manager you will be working in a small, Agile development team working on the core 3D CAD software. Seven roles are available focussing on providing solutions within immersive environments, high-quality visualisation, AI, and collaborative technology. Our teams utilise a variety of technologies and works closely with other teams across Siemens.
It is expected that the candidate will acquire a broad understanding of our products, their domains, and their application; have the confidence to express ideas as part of a creative software team; have a genuine interest in technological trends; have the ability to meet deadlines; to think creatively about solutions to complex technical problems; and be constantly striving to enhance the team’s results and the quality of the software.
What you’ll bring
- Experience of C++ is preferred, or similar object-orientated software development
- An inquisitive and methodical approach with good attention to detail
- Strong analysis, design and problem-solving ability
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of software engineering principles
- A passion for creating high-quality software
- An ability to understand and communicate complex technical problems
A knowledge of any of the following would be desirable:
- Agile software development
- 3D geometry
- Game technology or AI
- 3D CAD systems
