TLM/Performance Modelling Senior Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 23
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
The NoC Systems team at Qualcomm's Bangalore Design Center works on digital system modeling, virtual prototypes, and performance modeling for complex hardware. The team develops SystemC/C++/TLM 2.0 models of processors, memory controllers, and peripheral interfaces used for simulation and software development on virtual platforms. This role involves designing, verifying, and optimizing those SystemC models and collaborating with hardware and software engineers to integrate them into overall system design.
What you will do
- Model Development: Design and implementation of SystemC models for digital systems, including processors, memory controllers, and peripheral interfaces.
- Methodology: Awareness of Virtual prototypes and Performance modeling using C++/SystemC/TLM 2.0. Approximately timed and Loosely Timed(LT) style of coding for software development when using Virtual Prototype
- Verification: Development and executution of testbenches to verify the correctness and performance of SystemC models.
- Optimization: Optimization of models for simulation speed and resource efficiency.
- Documentation: Creation and maintenance of detailed documentation for models, testbenches, and verification plans.
- Collaboration: Work closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of SystemC models into the overall system design.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues in the modeling and simulation process.
- Research: Stay updated with the latest advancements in SystemC and digital design techniques.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Proficient in SystemC and C++.
- Strong understanding of digital design principles and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in digital design and SystemC modeling.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog is a plus.
- Familiarity with simulation tools and environments is a plus.
- Experience with Network-on-chip, high-performance computing and parallel processing.
- Knowledge of ASIC design.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
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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