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Sr. Staff Virtual Platform Engineer

qualcomm
Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026
💰 $271,000/yr($180,600/yr$271,000/yr)

About the role


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Open to Candidates in Santa Clara, Austin, San Diego, or Remote

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 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

15+ years of Software/Firmware Engineering or related work experience.  
5+ years of experience developing Virtual Platforms or Simulators

Top Required Skills

SystemC TLM or QEMU Modern C++ ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug) Firmware and/or Device Driver Development and Debug

Preferred Skills

Open Source Development experience Unit Testing Continuous Integration ARM Fast Models Server Architecture (RAS, Manageability)

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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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:

  • Work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Make critical decisions that significantly impact program, product, or project success.

  • Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information, often requiring negotiation, influence, and tact.

  • Have a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions, being consulted by senior leadership for key decisions.

  • Perform tasks that often require multiple steps, extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization to complete 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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations

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