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Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Sr. Engineer

qualcomm

Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jun 2026

💰 $193,900/yr($129,300/yr – $193,900/yr)

About the role

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Software Virtual Platform / Simulation; Sr. Engineer

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 include:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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

1. SystemC TLM or QEMU

2. Modern C++

3. ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug) 4. Firmware and/or Device Driver Development and Debug

5. Git Revision Control

Technologies: Virtual Platform, SoC Architecture, CPU Firmware, Software Engineer

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.

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. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.