Software Engineer, Trace-Driven Simulator Development
About The Position
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. The engineer develops and extends the trace‑driven power/thermal simulation engine, integrating power macromodels, workload traces, and thermal solvers into a coherent, scalable simulation flow. Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy Reports to: SVP, R&D (Power & Thermal Lab)
Requirements
- Bachelors degree 5+ years of experience or Masters degree 3+ years of experience.
- Strong C++ software‑engineering background.
- Experience building or extending simulation frameworks.
- Familiarity with discrete‑event or time‑stepped simulation architectures.
- Solid software‑design, debugging, and performance‑optimization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with time‑indexed and event-driven simulation.
- Knowledge of numerical methods or reduced‑order modeling.
- Exposure to data‑pipeline integration.
Responsibilities
- Implement and optimize trace‑driven power and thermal simulation engines.
- Integrate IP‑level power macromodels into system‑level simulation.
- Manage a time‑indexed simulation flow across power and thermal domains.
- Generate transient power maps and perform spatiotemporal hotspot analysis.
- Interface with reduced‑order thermal models and CFD‑calibrated solvers.
- Ensure simulation performance, scalability, and reproducibility.
Benefits
- Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
- Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
- Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
- Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
- Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
- Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
