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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Centre of internal trainings

Profit sharing

Medical care

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Sii Poland is seeking a System-Level Modeling Engineer to join our embedded software team in Poland. The role focuses on SystemC modeling, low-level software development, and tight hardware-software collaboration.

You will architect models for silicon components, lead firmware efforts, and mentor engineers while delivering maintainable solutions.

This position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, global context and to contribute to pre-silicon activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in CS/CE/EE.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++, SystemC, and hardware interfacing.
• OS concepts: drivers, memory management, bootloaders, scheduling; strong debugging (GDB).
• Ability to translate goals into concrete requirements and plans.
• Experience with SystemC simulators (Virtualizer/Helium) and Python/PowerShell.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

SystemC

Embedded software development

System-level design

Python

PowerShell

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

GDB

SystemC simulators

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

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

Job no. 260609-8QTLL

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