Virtual Software Modeling Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Austin, TX, is seeking a Virtual Software Modeling Engineer. You will be responsible for developing high-performance C++ functional models of advanced SoCs and platforms, working closely with architecture teams and enhancing existing models. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge in multi-threaded programming and system architecture. The role offers competitive benefits and excellent growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing high-performance system and application software in C/C++ for Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and synchronization primitives.
• Knowledge of hardware system architecture and subsystem interface protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance C++ functional models of AMD SoCs and platforms.
• Work closely with architecture teams to understand and model new designs.
• Develop tests to verify the functionality of models.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

QEMU

VirtualBox

GEM5

Job description

VIRTUAL SOFTWARE MODELING ENGINEER

Bring AMD’s leading-edge SoCs to life in a virtual environment! Develop Fast Platform Models that simulate software-visible behavior of AMD’s next-generation designs. Enable pre-silicon development of firmware, system, driver and application software. Support emulation acceleration, performance, and power modeling. Enhance our simulation infrastructure and develop innovative, new debug features.

The Virtual Software Modeling Engineer will have broad scope and work with multiple teams to gather SoC and IP component specifications, plan development to meet milestones, build models, and support internal and external stakeholders. You will be a team player on a highly-capable and supportive team, working on a project critical to the company’s success. This is a highly visible and impactful role with excellent growth opportunity.

THE PERSON:

You should be adept at problem-solving and thrive on developing efficient solutions to complex problems. You can quickly grasp new concepts and technologies, are innovative and always looking for ways to improve the status quo. You are a great teammate, willing to go the extra mile to ensure project success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop high-performance C++ functional models of AMD SoCs and platforms.
• Work closely with architecture teams to understand and model new designs.
• Improve functionality, stability, and performance of existing models.
• Develop tests to verify the functionality of models.
• Work with internal and external customers to help debug problems running their workloads on the models.
• Develop new, innovative enhancements to the simulation framework and advanced debug features.
• Highly leverage AI tools for maximum efficiency in all job functions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE OR DESIRE TO LEARN:

• 5+ years developing high-performance system and application software in C/C++ for Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Multi-threaded programming and synchronization primitives (e.g., mutexes, atomics, condition variables, lock–free structures), including common pitfalls such as deadlocks, livelocks, priority inversion, and false sharing.
• Hardware system architecture and subsystem interface protocols.
• x86, ARM or GPU architecture, drivers, and applications.
• Linux and/or Windows kernel debugging.
• Functional modeling, architecture simulation, or hypervisor development.
• QEMU, VirtualBox, Virtualizer, GEM5, or SIMICS.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered:

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.