Sr. Staff Virtual Platform Engineer

Qualcomm • Austin, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

Open to Candidates in Santa Clara, Austin, San Diego, or Remote
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.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR 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.
• SystemC TLM or QEMU
• Modern C++
• ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug)
• Firmware and/or Device Driver Development and Debug

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of Software/Firmware Engineering or related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing Virtual Platforms or Simulators
• Open Source Development experience
• Unit Testing
• Continuous Integration
• ARM Fast Models
• Server Architecture (RAS, Manageability)

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.

Benefits

• We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

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