Virtual Platform Engineer

Qualcomm

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Santa Clara, CAAustin, TXSan Diego, CA
Salary: $111,300–$166,900 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Dec 22, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $139k

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TL;DR · Virtual Platform Engineer

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As a Software Virtual Platform Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the cutting-edge virtual platform team to develop high-level system virtual models of 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 ensure accurate model representation. You will leverage modern C++ programming skills to create efficient models and lead design efforts for large-scale products, performing code reviews and regression tests to maintain high-quality standards. This role requires expertise in ARM architecture, firmware development, and device driver debugging, as well as experience with open-source development and continuous integration tools.

Skills

SystemC TLM QEMU C++ ARM Architecture Firmware Development Device Driver Development Open Source Development Unit Testing Continuous Integration ARM Fast Models Server Architecture RAS Manageability Virtual Platform SoC Architecture CPU Firmware Software Engineer

What you'll do

Design and develop SystemC TLM models for complex SoC architectures.
Integrate processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into the simulator.
Translate system requirements into detailed SystemC models through collaboration with stakeholders.
Lead design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure project completion to specifications.
Perform code reviews and regression tests to maintain high-quality software standards.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience with SystemC TLM or QEMU for virtual platform development.
Proficient in modern C++ programming for efficient model development.
Deep understanding of ARM architecture including CPU, GIC, and CoreSight Debug.
Experience in firmware and/or device driver development and debugging.
Strong collaboration skills to work closely with hardware designers and software engineers.

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