Qualcomm Software Virtual Platform Engineer 

United States, Texas, Austin 

510205946

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

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 models to accurately represent SoC architectures.

• Integrating components such as processors, memory controllers, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into SystemC models.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Looking for candidate with below skills:

• SystemC TLM or QEMU

• Modern C++ ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug)

• Firmware and/or Device Driver Development and Debug

• Git Revision Control

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of Software/Firmware Engineering or related work experience. 5+ years of experience developing Virtual Platforms or Simulators

• Experience in -

• 1. Open Source Development experience
• 1. Unit Testing
• 1. Continuous Integration
• 1. ARM Fast Models
• 1. Server Architecture (RAS, Manageability)

Technologies: Virtual Platform, SoC Architecture, CPU Firmware, Software Engineer

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leverage advanced software/hardware systems knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, and modify virtual models such as SystemC.

• Define software requirements to develop complex SoC SystemC models.

• Design and implement SystemC 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.

Level of Responsibility:

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Make critical decisions that significantly impact program, product, or project success.

• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information, often requiring negotiation, influence, and tact.

• Have a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions, being consulted by senior leadership for key decisions.

• Perform tasks that often require multiple steps, extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization to complete effectively.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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$192,600.00 - $289,000.00