System-Level Modeling Engineer with SystemC and SoC experience (f/m/x)

Sii Poland; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Solid financial situation

Contracts with leading brands

Centre of internal trainings

Many experts you can learn from

Open and accessible management team

Profit sharing

Passion Sponsorship program

Regular integration events and trips

Comfortable and well-equipped offices

MySii app

Medical care

Job summary

Sii Poland is seeking a System-Level Modeling Engineer with SystemC and embedded software expertise to join a collaborative project in Kraków. You will model and validate silicon components and drive the development of firmware and software for close hardware integration.

You will mentor engineers, participate in design reviews, and help translate ambitious goals into concrete specifications and delivery plans. The role emphasizes reliability and clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in embedded software development.
• Strong C/C++ and SystemC experience interfacing with hardware.
• Experience with OS concepts, drivers, bootloaders, and debugging (GDB).
• Excellent communication and ability to translate goals into specs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement models and validation firmware for silicon components.
• Lead technical development of models, firmware, and embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware and software architects to define specs.
• Mentor junior engineers in software design and firmware.
• Participate in design and code reviews for quality.
• Drive debugging and optimization to improve performance.
• Provide documentation for models, APIs, workflows.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

SystemC

C/C++

Embedded software

OS & drivers

GDB debugging

System-level modeling

Mentoring

English

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in CS/CE/EE

Tools

SystemC simulators

Python

PowerShell

Job description

As part of a collaboration with a global leader in technology and digital innovation, we are looking for a System-Level Modeling Engineer with SystemC and SoC experience to join our project. The company develops cutting-edge solutions that drive the advancement of cloud services, cybersecurity, as well as software and hardware platforms used by millions of users and businesses worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced research and development initiatives in the field of embedded software and system modeling.

Your tasks

• Architect and implement models as well as validation firmware/software for various silicon components (e.g., boot ROMs, PCIe, USB, compute clusters)
• Lead the technical development of models, firmware, and embedded software
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software architects to define specifications and ensure system-level integration
• Mentor junior engineers in software design, firmware development, and best engineering practices
• Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring high-quality and maintainable solutions
• Drive debugging and optimization efforts to improve performance and reliability
• Provide clear technical documentation for developed models, APIs, and workflows
• Work in a diverse, multidisciplinary team and actively contribute to a collaborative environment
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical challenges effectively to stakeholders and management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C or C++, with hands‑on experience in SystemC and a passion for developing low‑level software that interfaces directly with hardware
• Solid understanding of operating systems, including drivers, memory management, bootloaders, and scheduling, together with excellent debugging skills (GDB or equivalent)
• Proven ability to translate ambitious, ambiguous goals into concrete requirements, architectures, APIs, and delivery plans, while providing clear updates to stakeholders
• Practical experience with industry‑standard SystemC simulators (e.g., Virtualizer, Helium) and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Track record of shipped products containing firmware or embedded software, preferably developed in pre‑silicon environments
• Knowledge in one or more of the following domains: drivers, DMA, PCIe, NVMe, image/video decoders, networking controllers, memory controllers/training, boot flows, or power management
• Communicative proficiency in English
• Residing in Poland required

Job no. JOB-4JKG9

Sii ensures that all hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications and competence. We are committed to equal and fair treatment of all, regardless of legally protected characteristics. At Sii, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, in full compliance with applicable anti‑discrimination laws.

Benefits For You

• Great Place to Work
• Solid financial situation
• Contracts with the biggest brands
• Centre of internal trainings
• Many experts you can learn from
• Open and accessible management team
• Profit sharing
• Passion Sponsorship program
• Regular integration events and trips
• Comfortable and well‑equipped offices
• MySii app
• Medical care