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Graduate Software Engineer – Virtual Platforms - Qualcomm - Cambridge, UK

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Cambridge, United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

20-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Test Negotiation Prioritization Problem-solving Architecture Regression Programming git C++ c++ programming

Job Specifications

Company

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

As a Software Virtual Platform Engineer, you will specialize in virtual platforms, including SystemC TLM and QEMU. Your primary focus will be on developing high-level system virtual models of complex SoC hardware.

Key Responsibilities Include

Designing and developing SystemC TLM models to accurately represent SoC architectures.
Integrating components such as processors, interconnects, peripherals, and custom IP blocks into the SystemC simulator.
Collaborating closely with hardware designers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements and translate them into detailed SystemC models.
Extensive experience with C++ programming to ensure efficient and effective model development.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Leverage advanced software/hardware systems knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, and modify virtual models.
Define software requirements to develop complex SoC TLM models.
Design and implement TLM models for complex, large-scale products and systems.
Perform code reviews and regression tests, as well as triage and fix issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborate with individuals outside the software function (e.g., hardware, systems, and test engineers) to increase leverage and design solutions that work with other components of a specific project.

Level Of Responsibility

Work independently with minimal supervision.
Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information, often requiring negotiation, influence, and tact.
Perform tasks that often require multiple steps, extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization to complete effectively.

Top Required Skills

SystemC TLM or QEMU
Modern C++
ARM Architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight Debug)
Firmware and/or Device Driver Development and Debug
Git Revision Control

Preferred Skills

Open Source Development experience
Unit Testing
Continuous Integration
ARM Fast Models
Server Architecture (RAS, Manageability)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

What's On Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

Salary, stock and performance related bonus
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Matching pension scheme
Education Assistance
Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
Bicycle purchase scheme
Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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