Senior System Virtual Platform Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Ericsson Austin is seeking a Senior System Virtual Platform Engineer to join their semiconductor development organization. This role involves developing virtual models and enabling pre-silicon software development for 5G and 6G network products. The position requires a Master's degree in a related field and 5+ years of ASIC/SoC development experience, with strong C/C++ programming skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate Transaction Level Models (TLMs) in SystemC/C++ based on hardware specifications and software use cases.
Design, develop, and debug test environments to validate and qualify virtual SoCs.
Define test plans and coverage metrics to qualify virtual platform releases.
Execute hardware/software co-simulation, root-cause analysis, and system-level debugging.
Drive collaboration with IP and system architects to translate hardware requirements into effective virtual platform solutions.
Partner with IP teams to support and accelerate their RTL verification efforts.
Engage with EDA partners on virtual prototyping tools and methodology.
Enable multiple software teams to begin early, high-impact development for future ASIC platforms.
Maintain, enhance, and scale the simulation infrastructure to improve reliability, usability, and development efficiency.
Support hardware and software teams with infrastructure and tools for simulation control, debug, data collection and reporting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in ASIC/SoC development (5+ years)
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
Strong C/C++ programming skills, including STL and modern C++ practices, with experience in build systems (CMake/make) and toolchains (GCC)
Comprehensive understanding of computer architecture concepts and principles
Excellent software debug skills, with experience debugging with GNU tools
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python, PERL)
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional, globally distributed teams
Familiarity with Agile ways of working and methodologies, with the ability to take on Agile team roles and contribute to continuous integration practices using tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Jira
Strong verbal and written technical communication skills

Desired Qualifications

Experience with embedded software design and test
Exposure to debugging RTL in block and/or chip-level environments
Hands-on experience with TLM modeling using SystemC
Exposure to HW emulation/acceleration methods and tools
Pre-silicon and/or post-silicon debug experience
Exposure to artificial intelligence and the use of agentic workflows integrated into daily engineering work
Experience leading and mentoring other engineers

Benefits

Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
Excellent health benefits including choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option.
Company credits toward medical and dental premiums.
Investment in financial wellbeing with the Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offering automatic 3% company contribution and a 4% match.
Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year.
11 annual holidays.
8 hours of volunteer time.
80 hours of sick time annually.
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance.
Matching gifts.
Recognition programs.

Skills

SystemCC++CMakemakeGCCPythonPERLGitJenkinsJira

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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

1 day ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

Negotiable

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Austin, United States

Qualification

Master

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