Staff Software Modeling Engineer

Arm Holdings

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $198,100–$268,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $233k

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About Arm Holdings

Arm Holdings plc is a leading British semiconductor and software design firm, established in 1990 and recognized for developing energy-efficient processor architectures that power nearly all smartphones and a vast range of IoT and computing devices.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Modeling Engineer

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Join the modeling team in Arm’s Central Engineering Software division as a senior software engineer, where you will develop and maintain high-performance C++ models of Arm Interconnect IP for system-level simulation. Your day-to-day responsibilities include resolving technical issues, collaborating with hardware engineers on next-generation designs, and integrating software on virtual platforms to enable early development and validation. You’ll need strong C++ skills, a grasp of computer architecture concepts, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly across teams. Experience with instruction-level simulators like QEMU or SoC virtual prototyping tools is beneficial. This role involves working in a collaborative environment that supports flexible hybrid work arrangements, enabling you to contribute to cutting-edge technology while fostering innovation and diversity.

Skills

C++ SystemC TLM QEMU Simics Gem5 Virtualizer Linux Android CI/CD Git JIRA Confluence Docker AWS GitHub Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Develop and maintain high-performance C++ models of Arm’s Interconnect IP for system-level simulation.
Resolve complex modeling and integration issues independently using engineering judgment.
Collaborate with architects and hardware engineers to model next-generation hardware early in the design phase.
Integrate software on Arm Virtual Platforms, debug system-level issues, and enhance modeling workflows.
Deliver incremental models to support evolving partner requirements and enable timely feedback.

What we're looking for

Strong C++ development skills with proven experience in building robust and efficient software.
Good understanding of computer architecture concepts including memory hierarchy and interconnects.
Ability to own complex technical problems using engineering judgment and appropriate practices.
Experience with programmer’s view modeling or instruction-level simulators like QEMU, Simics, Gem5.
Strong communication skills for explaining technical issues clearly across various stakeholders.
Familiarity with SoC virtual prototyping using C++, SystemC, or TLM.
Experience in low-level software, firmware, or device-driver development.

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