SystemC Modeling Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 22
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Systems Engineering group is looking for SystemC Modeling Engineers to build models for Turing AI accelerator subsystems, including compression engines and data movement architectures. The role requires strong C++/SystemC expertise with experience in performance modeling and HW/SW co-design, and involves collaborating with architecture, design, firmware, and DV teams to drive early feature validation and performance optimization.
What you will do
- Build models for Turing AI accelerator subsystems, including compression engines and data movement architectures.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and DV teams to drive early feature validation and performance optimization.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- Strong C++/SystemC expertise with experience in performance modeling and HW/SW co-design.
- A strong foundation in Digital Design, RTL, and functional Verification concepts is a must. The candidate should understand how RTL micro-architecture maps to behavioral models and be able to reason about pipelines, locking/timing, and functional correctness to ensure the SystemC models faithfully represent the intended hardware.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with memory hierarchies and transaction-level modeling (TLM) is a plus.
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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