Firmware Simulation Design Engineer

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THE ROLE:

We are seeking a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in System-on-Chip (SoC) virtual and functional model development using C++. This role focuses on building, extending, and validating high-fidelity SoC models to support early firmware development, verification, and architecture exploration. You will serve as both a power user and validation lead, ensuring model accuracy, robustness, and seamless integration into simulation environments. You'll also contribute to firmware development and debugging efforts.

THE PERSON:

A highly experienced C++ developer with a strong background in hardware modeling and simulation. You thrive in pre-silicon development environments, possess a solid understanding of SoC architecture, and are comfortable collaborating across firmware, software, and hardware teams. You bring leadership in validation strategy and a passion for enabling early-stage platform development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement transaction-level SoC functional models in C++ for firmware validation
• Build reusable modeling infrastructure for CPU, interconnects, peripherals, and system-level components
• Define and evolve simulation environments, modeling frameworks, and APIs
• Collaborate with architecture and hardware teams to ensure functional and timing fidelity
• Lead model verification and validation strategies including unit testing, regression, and RTL correlation
• Partner with firmware/software/hardware teams to support pre-silicon development and platform bring-up
• Develop and debug SoC firmware functions such as power management, security, and data transfer

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with C++ development experience in hardware modeling or simulation
• Proven expertise in SystemC/TLM or equivalent high-level modeling frameworks
• Experience with virtual platform tools (e.g., Synopsys Virtualizer, Cadence VSP, QEMU, gem5)
• Strong understanding of CPU architecture, memory hierarchy, buses, and peripheral IPs
• Skilled in simulation debugging and model integration
• Familiarity with RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and verification methodologies (UVM)
• Proficient in scripting languages like Python or Perl for automation
• Exposure to firmware/software bring-up on virtual platforms
• Demonstrated leadership in validation and cross-functional collaboration
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, pre-silicon environments

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

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