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#Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Sr. Engineer

qualcomm
Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 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:

***This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.***

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

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