System Virtual Platforms Manager

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

In short

Ericsson is seeking a System Virtual Platforms Manager in Austin, Texas. This role involves setting technical direction for virtual platforms, leading a development team, and acting as an Operative Product Owner. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in C++, SystemC, TLM, and hardware-software interaction to enable early software development and testing before hardware is available.

Responsibilities

Set the technical direction for the platform: simulator architecture, model accuracy, execution speed, and quality bar.
Lead development and integration of SystemC and TLM models of hardware components.
Own how models are proven correct and identify coverage gaps.
Maintain simulation performance to ensure short CI turnaround time.
Manage and prioritize the product backlog as an Operative Product Owner (OPO).
Act as the interface between the virtual platform team and its users, translating needs into priorities.
Own the release train, delivery commitments, and supplier model deliveries.
Collaborate with system, SoC, and IP architects to develop early models.
Work closely with Sweden teams on shared architecture, release train, and joint priorities.
Manage, recruit, and develop the Austin team, owning the hiring bar.

Requirements

Several years of professional software design and development experience.
Strong hands-on C++, including object-oriented design and templates.
Hands-on experience with SystemC, TLM, and software-based modeling, or equivalent depth in a commercial virtual prototyping environment.
Strong understanding of hardware and software interaction, and of hardware concepts.
Bit-accurate register-level modeling from hardware specifications.
Track record of maintaining simulation performance as platforms grow.
Experience setting technical direction as a lead, architect, or manager.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to understand consuming software organizations' needs and translate them into platform priorities.
Comfortable working towards shared goals in a fast-paced environment with incomplete or ambiguous information.
Knowledge of embedded Linux and experience using Linux as a software development platform.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education.

Desired Qualifications

Backlog or product ownership experience is an advantage.
Virtual platform, emulation, or RTL simulation experience in a production semiconductor program.
DSP toolchains or baseband and radio software stacks.
Familiarity with frameworks such as Arm Fast Models, QEMU, Wind River Simics, or Synopsys Virtualizer.
Experience with third-party model and simulator supplier management.
Experience with Python or Bash scripting, Git, JIRA, and Jenkins.

Benefits

Competitive salary range dependent on various factors.
Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
Excellent health benefits with choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan.
Company credits towards medical and dental premiums.
Investment in financial wellbeing with the Ericsson US 401(k) Plan (3% automatic contribution and 4% match).
Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and 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.
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance.
Matching gifts.
Recognition programs.

Skills

C++SystemCTLMPythonBashGitJIRAJenkins

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