Software Engineer, Staff - Virtual Platforms - UK

Posted 4 days 11 hours ago by Qualcomm

Permanent
Full Time
I.T. & Communications Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Company: Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd Job Area: Engineering Group, Software Engineering

General Summary: 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
  • Design and develop SystemC TLM models to accurately represent SoC architectures.
  • Integrate components such as processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into the SystemC simulator.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware designers, software engineers, and stakeholders to translate system requirements into detailed SystemC models.
  • Apply extensive C++ programming experience to ensure efficient and effective model development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 10+ years of Software/Firmware Engineering or related experience.
  • 5+ years of experience developing Virtual Platforms or Simulators.
  • Open Source Development experience.
  • Experience in Unit Testing.
  • Continuous Integration experience.
  • ARM Fast Models experience.
  • Experience with Server Architecture (RAS, Manageability).
Top Preferred Skills

1. SystemC TLM or QEMU
2. Modern C++
3. ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug)
4. Firmware and Device Driver Development and Debug
5. Git Revision Control

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leverage advanced software/hardware systems knowledge to design and modify virtual models.
  • Define software requirements to develop complex SoC TLM models.
  • Design and implement TLM models for large scale products and systems.
  • Lead design, coding, and testing efforts to meet specifications and schedules.
  • Perform code reviews and regression tests, and triage issues to ensure code quality.
  • Collaborate with individuals outside the software function to design solutions that integrate with other project components.
Level of Responsibility
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Make critical decisions that significantly impact program or project success.
  • Communicate complex information clearly, often requiring negotiation and influence.
  • Influence key organizational decisions and consult senior leadership for key decisions.
  • Perform tasks that require extensive planning and prioritization.
What's on Offer
  • Salary, stock and performance related bonus.
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave.
  • Employee stock purchase scheme.
  • Matching pension scheme.
  • Education Assistance.
  • Relocation and immigration support (if needed).
  • Life, medical, income and travel insurance.
  • Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well being.
  • Bicycle purchase scheme.
  • Employee run clubs (running, football, chess, badminton and more).
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.

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