Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Engineer, Sr. Staff

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

New Headcount
Software Virtual Platform / Simulation; Engineer, Sr Staff

As a Software Virtual Platform Engineer, you will specialize in virtual platforms, including SystemC TLM and QEMU. Your primary focus will be on developing high-level system virtual models of complex SoC hardware.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and developing SystemC TLM models to accurately represent SoC architectures.
Integrating components such as processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into the SystemC simulator.
Collaborating closely with hardware designers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements and translate them into detailed SystemC models.
Extensive experience with C++ programming to ensure efficient and effective model development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

• 12+ years of Software/Firmware Engineering or related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing Virtual Platforms or Simulators
• Open-Source Development experience
• Experience in Unit Testing
• Continuous Integration
• ARM Fast Models
• Server Architecture (RAS, Manageability)
• SystemC TLM or QEMU
• Modern C++
• ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug)
• Firmware and/or Device Driver Development and Debug
• Git Revision Control

Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced software/hardware systems knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, and modify virtual models.
• Define software requirements to develop complex SoC TLM models.
• Design and implement TLM models for complex, large-scale products and systems.
• Lead design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure that projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Perform code reviews and regression tests, as well as triage and fix issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborate with individuals outside the software function (e.g., hardware, systems, and test engineers) to increase leverage and design solutions that work with other components of a specific project.

What This Job Offers

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