Sr Staff Hardware Engineer, Virtual Prototype Modeling

Renesaselectronics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking a veteran engineer to drive virtual prototype development for SoC and embedded systems. You will model IP blocks, CPUs, and interconnects using SystemC/TLM2.0, port operating systems, and develop device drivers for virtual platforms.

The role requires hands-on expertise in SystemC, VPT tools, and embedded software across ARM and Linux environments, with collaboration across multiple geos to ensure robust validations.

Qualifications

• MTech/BTech in EE/CS with hardware engineering experience of 10+ years.
• Proficiency in C / C++ / SystemC, data structures, algorithms, OO programming.
• Experience in SystemC, TLM based models for virtual platforms of an SoC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++/SystemC

Data structures

Algorithms

OOP

SystemC/TLM modeling

Embedded Linux

Processor/Bus knowledge

Debugging

IP-XACT

Education

MTech/BTech in EE/CS with hardware engineering experience

Tools

ARM Fast Models

Synopsys Virtualizer

WindRiver SIMICS

Job description

Virtual Prototype development for SoC and Electronics Systems for the purpose of embedded software development SystemC modeling experts for Virtual Prototype development, verification & deployment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Developing SystemC/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+ years.
• Proficiency in C / C++ / System C , Data structures, Algorithms, Object oriented programming
• Experience in developing SystemC, 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 Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at www.renesas.com .

Renesas' mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

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. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semicon