Software Engineer, Staff – Virtual Platforms - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Cork is seeking a Software Virtual Platform Engineer to specialize in virtual platforms, with a focus on SystemC TLM and QEMU. The role involves designing high-level system virtual models for complex SoC hardware and requires extensive experience in software engineering, especially in C++. Ideal candidates will have strong collaboration skills and a minimum of 10 years in related fields. The position is onsite, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Salary, stock and performance-related bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Relocation and immigration support

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Software/Firmware Engineering or related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing Virtual Platforms or Simulators.
• Strong development knowledge in SystemC TLM or QEMU.
• Extensive experience with modern C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SystemC TLM models representing SoC architectures.
• Integrate components into the SystemC simulator.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into SystemC models.
• Lead design, coding, and testing efforts.

Skills

SystemC TLM

C++ programming

QEMU

Open Source Development

Unit Testing

Continuous Integration

ARM Architecture

Git Revision Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

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.

*Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office*

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ 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

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

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.

Location:

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.

Benefits:

• 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 + many more

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.