Principal Engineer, Virtual Prototype Modelling

Renesas Electronics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to develop virtual prototypes and System C models for SoC systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in hardware engineering, proficiency in C/C++, and a strong background in virtual prototype tools. This role is pivotal for supporting firmware and software teams with virtual prototype development.

Qualifications

• 10+ to 15 years of hardware engineering experience required.
• Experience in developing System C, TLM based models for SoC.
• Validation of virtual prototypes and embedded Linux knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop System C/TLM2.0 models of IP blocks and SoC.
• Define transaction level models for various processors and peripherals.
• Port OS on virtual prototypes and develop device drivers.

Skills

C / C++ / System C proficiency

Data structures

Algorithms

Object oriented programming

Problem-solving skills

Education

MTech/BTech in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

ARM Fast Models

Synopsys Virtualizer

Windriver SIMICS

Job description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets.

Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial.

Job Description

• Virtual Prototype development for SoC and Electronics Systems for the purpose of embedded software development System C modelling experts for Virtual Prototype development, verification & deployment

Job Summary

• Developing System C/TLM2.0 based models of IP blocks, CPU, SoC, System
• Defining transaction level models of Processors/Cache controllers/Interconnects/Peripherals/NPU/ISP
• Porting OS on the virtual prototype, developing the device drivers etc.
• Verification of models at IP & SoC level
• Develop regressable self-checking test suites using C/ARM assembly
• Develop System Level Flows and Methodologies using virtual prototypes
• Support the firmware and SW teams in effectively using the virtual prototypes

Qualifications

• MTech/BTech in EE/CS with hardware engineering experience of 10+ to 15 years.
• Proficiency in C / C++ / System C , Data structures, Algorithms, Object oriented programming
• Experience in developing System C, TLM based models for the virtual platform of an SoC
• Expertise in creating Virtual Prototype of SoC or electronics systems
• Experience in using Virtual Prototype tools (ARM Fast Models, Synopsys Virtualizer, Windriver SIMICS etc.)
• Validation of virtual prototypes, writing bare metal tests, Embedded tool chain, assembly language, debugging knowledge, embedded Linux
• Knowledge of Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, SoC architecture, bus protocols etc.
• Knowledge of Computer and Processor Arch (including Caches, MMU, Pipeline)
• Should have exposure to quality processes for project execution, delivery, and working with multiple teams across geos
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in application development in assembly or higher-level languages
• Preferred Expertise: IP-XACT, SystemRDL, SystemC-AMS

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.