Sr Staff System Modelling Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 29
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Hardware Engineering Group is hiring a Sr Staff System Modelling Engineer to lead work on developing high-level models of Mixed Signal IPs for simulation, verification and architectural exploration. The role builds C/C++/SystemC models of connectivity IPs such as Memory, Ethernet, PCIe and UCIe, integrating them into emulation, verification and virtual platform environments. The engineer also mentors junior engineers and contributes to improving modelling and simulation processes and tools.
What you will do
- Create models of our connectivity IPs (Memory, Ethernet, PCIe, UCIe) using SystemC/C++ and C libraries
- Performance analysis, prediction and architectural exploration for the IP Subsystem including controller and PHY
- Test and debug the models using SystemC simulation tools and frameworks
- Integrate models into emulation and verification environments to enable early software development as well perform functional simulations.
- Integrate the models into virtual platforms and verify their functionality and performance
- Maintain and update the models according to the changes in the design and requirements
- Document the models and their interfaces and provide support for their usage and integration
- Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure the consistency and quality of the models and their alignment with the specifications and requirements
- Contribute to the improvement of the modelling and simulation processes and tools and propose new solutions and best practices
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Thorough understanding of memory and or connectivity protocols such as PCIe/Ethernet/UCIe
- 12-15 years of experience in SystemC/C++/C modelling and Performance Analysis
- SystemC simulation tools and frameworks, such as TLM2.0, and SCV etc
- Knowledge of hardware and software design and verification methodologies and standards
- Experience in modelling and simulating complex systems, such as embedded systems, SoCs, or ASICs
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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