Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Engineer

Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary New Headcount Position Software Virtual Platform / Simulation; Engineer, Sr Staff Role Overview 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 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. Principal Duties and 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. Level of Responsibility Works independently with minimal supervision. Provides supervision/guidance to other team members. Decision‑making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc. Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions). Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. Preferred Qualifications 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). Top Preferred Skills SystemC TLM or QEMU Modern C++ ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug) Firmware and/or Device Driver Development and Debug Git Revision Control Minimum Qualifications 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. Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits $211,800.00 - $317,800.00 The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification. Recruitment Information If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Qualcomm