SystemC / TLM Verification Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a SystemC / TLM Verification Engineer to support pre-silicon modeling and validation for advanced SoC platforms. The ideal candidate will develop SystemC models, validate performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong experience with SystemC, TLM2.0, and C++ is essential. This mid-senior level role offers a competitive pay rate from $50 to $60 per hour and is an on-site contract position in Santa Clara, CA.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with SystemC and TLM2.0.
• Solid C++ programming skills for modeling and simulation.
• Understanding of SoC architecture and performance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance SystemC / TLM2.0 models for simulation.
• Perform transaction-level validation using C++ and SystemC.
• Collaborate with architecture and firmware teams.

Skills

SystemC

TLM2.0

C++ programming

Pre-silicon verification

System-level validation

Tools

Python

SIMICS

Job description

★ Expert in Engineering, Semiconductor, Automotive & IT Talent Acquisition | Driving Full-Cycle Recruitment & Team Performance ★

We are hiring a SystemC / TLM Verification Engineer to support pre-silicon system-level modeling and validation for next-generation SoC platforms. This role focuses on transaction-level modeling, architectural simulation, and performance analysis using SystemC, TLM2.0, and C++.

This is a hands‑on engineering position ideal for candidates with strong pre-silicon verification or architectural modeling experience who enjoy working close to hardware architecture, firmware, and performance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance SystemC / TLM2.0 models for SoC-level simulation and validation
• Perform transaction-level validation using C++ and SystemC-based environments
• Analyze performance, power, and functional behavior of pre-silicon designs
• Collaborate with architecture, firmware, and validation teams to debug system-level issues
• Build C++ / Python-based test infrastructure to support simulation and automation
• Execute validation plans derived from architecture and hardware specifications

Required Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Strong hands‑on experience with SystemC and TLM2.0
• Solid C++ programming skills for modeling and simulation
• Experience in pre-silicon or system-level verification / validation
• Understanding of SoC architecture, memory, interconnects, and performance concepts
• Experience working with simulation-based environments (architectural or system simulators)

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to SIMICS or similar full-system simulators
• Python scripting for automation and validation flows
• Background in power/performance modeling or analysis
• Experience working alongside firmware or OS teams

Compensation

Pay Rate: $50 – $60 per hour (W2)

• Long-term contract with potential extensions
• On-site role in Santa Clara, CA
• Immediate to near-term start preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TPI Global Solutions by 2x

Medical insurance