Engineer, Principal Manager

Qualcomm • Austin, TX

6d • $218,200 - $327,400 • Remote

About The Position

As Principal Manager in Virtual Platform Engineering, you will lead the strategy, architecture, and development of advanced virtual platforms—including SystemC TLM and QEMU—used to enable early software development, system validation, and architectural exploration for complex SoC programs. You will define technical direction, guide engineers across multiple teams, and drive execution for high-impact deliverables that influence product, architecture, and software readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

• 12+ years of experience in Software, Firmware, or Systems Engineering; including 7+ years building Virtual Platforms, SystemC TLM models, or simulators.
• 3+ years of proven experience leading teams or projects with high technical complexity and cross-functional impact.
• Hands-on expertise with: SystemC TLM 2.0 and/or QEMU internals
• Modern C++ (C++14/17/20)
• ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight, debug infrastructure)
• Firmware, boot code, or low-level driver development
• Git and modern CI/CD frameworks
• ARM Fast Models or equivalent modeling frameworks
• Server architecture including RAS, manageability, and platform firmware

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy for virtual modeling of complex SoC architectures, including SystemC TLM, QEMU, and hybrid simulation flows.
• Architect, design, and guide the development of high‑fidelity SystemC TLM models that represent processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks.
• Establish modeling methodologies, coding standards, performance guidelines, and best practices for virtual platform development.
• Evaluate new technologies and modeling techniques; drive adoption of modern C++ features, tooling, and simulation frameworks.
• Lead design reviews, modeling roadmaps, and technical execution across multiple SoC programs to ensure model completeness, performance, and delivery to schedule.
• Oversee integration of models into SystemC-based simulators and broader software/firmware development pipelines.
• Lead triage, debugging, and resolution of complex system‑level modeling issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Ensure rigorous validation through code reviews, unit testing, regression infrastructure, and continuous integration workflows.
• Collaborate with senior hardware architects, design teams, firmware leaders, and software stakeholders to define modeling requirements and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Represent the virtual platform function in cross‑organizational planning, architecture discussions, and silicon program milestones.
• Drive cross‑team initiatives that improve model accuracy, usability, and overall simulation ecosystem maturity.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance guidance to engineers developing SystemC TLM and QEMU models.
• Build and scale modeling capabilities by coaching team members, establishing best practices, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.
• Partner with senior leadership on hiring, talent development, and long-term organizational planning for the virtual platform team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager