Graduate Software Engineer - Virtual Platforms - Qualcomm - Cambridge, UK

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 processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into the SystemC simulator.
• Collaborate closely with hardware designers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to translate system requirements into detailed SystemC models.
• Utilize extensive experience with C++ programming to ensure efficient and effective model development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced software/hardware systems knowledge to design, develop, create, and modify virtual models.
• Define software requirements for complex SoC TLM models.
• Design and implement TLM models for large-scale products and systems.
• Perform code reviews, regression tests, and triage and fix issues to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to design solutions that integrate with other project components.

Level of Responsibility

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information, often requiring negotiation, influence, and tact.
• Perform tasks that require multiple steps, extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization to complete effectively.

Top Required 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

Preferred Skills

1. Open Source Development experience
2. Unit Testing
3. Continuous Integration
4. ARM Fast Models
5. Server Architecture (RAS, Manageability)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

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, including running, football, chess, badminton and many more

Equal-Opportunity & Disability Accommodation

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- or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number for support. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Policy Reminders

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information, often requiring negotiation, influence, and tact.
• Perform tasks that require multiple steps, extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization to complete effectively., * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 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, including running, football, chess, badminton and many more