Software Virtual Platform Simulation Senior Engineer

Qualcomm

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$129,300–$193,900 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Dec 17, 2026
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TL;DR · Software Virtual Platform Simulation Senior Engineer

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As a Senior Software Virtual Platform Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join a dynamic team focused on developing high-level system virtual models for complex SoC hardware using SystemC TLM and QEMU. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and integrating components such as processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into the SystemC simulator while collaborating closely with hardware designers and software engineers to translate system requirements into detailed models. You will leverage extensive experience in C++ programming and modern C++ to ensure efficient model development, and you will also work on unit testing, continuous integration, and ARM Fast Models. This role requires a deep understanding of SoC architecture, CPU firmware, and server architecture (RAS, manageability), as well as expertise in Git revision control and firmware/device driver development.

Skills

SystemC TLM QEMU C++ ARM Git Unit Testing Continuous Integration Firmware Device Driver Development Debugging Server Architecture RAS Manageability SoC Architecture Virtual Platform

What you'll do

  • Design and develop SystemC TLM models to accurately represent SoC architectures.
  • Integrate processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into the SystemC simulator.
  • Define software requirements for complex SoC TLM model development.
  • Lead design, coding, and testing efforts to meet project specifications and schedules.
  • Perform code reviews and regression tests to ensure high-quality code.
  • Collaborate with hardware designers and other stakeholders to translate system requirements into detailed models.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience (5+ years) in developing virtual platforms or simulators.
  • Proficiency in SystemC TLM and QEMU for SoC architecture modeling.
  • Strong C++ programming skills for efficient model development.
  • Experience with ARM Fast Models and ARM architecture components.
  • Familiarity with open-source development, unit testing, and continuous integration.
  • Knowledge of server architecture (RAS, manageability) preferred.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across hardware, software, and systems teams.

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