Qualcomm · 1 hour ago
Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Engineer, Sr. Staff
San Diego, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $244K/yr
12+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leader in wireless technology and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Engineer to focus on developing high-level system virtual models of complex SoC hardware, collaborating with hardware designers and software engineers to ensure accurate representation of system architectures.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Extensive experience with C++ programming to ensure efficient and effective model development
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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