Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Virtual Platform Development Lead to develop and own the virtual platform for next-generation SoCs targeting AI, HPC, and Networking applications. This role will leverage existing Virtualizer Platform tools to enable early architecture validation, hardware/software co-development, firmware development, and software bring-up well before silicon availability. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building complete SoC virtual platforms using a combination of RTL and SystemC/TLM models, and will work closely with architecture, design, verification, and firmware teams to accelerate product development and improve first-pass silicon success.

What You’ll Do Develop and maintain complete SoC virtual platforms using Virtualizer Platform Integrate SoCs using a combination of RTL, SystemC/TLM models, processor models, memory models, and peripheral models. Develop validation scenarios to verify architectural correctness, boot flows, data movement, and key system use cases. Enable early firmware and software development before RTL and silicon availability. Debug complex issues spanning architecture, RTL, SystemC models, firmware, and software. Collaborate with Architecture, RTL, Design Verification, and Firmware teams to validate architectural intent and improve overall system quality. Develop reusable methodologies, automation, and best practices for virtual platform development.

What We’re Looking For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 8+ years of semiconductor design experience. Strong hands-on experience with Synopsys Virtualizer. Experience integrating complete SoCs using RTL and SystemC/TLM models. Strong knowledge of C/C++, SystemC, and transaction-level modeling. Good understanding of SoC architecture and hardware/software co-design. Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, UCIe, and Ethernet. Knowledge of DDR/HBM memory interfaces is a plus.

Key Attributes Strong system-level thinking and debugging skills. Passion for building scalable and reusable virtual platforms. High ownership with a focus on quality and first-pass silicon success. Excellent collaboration across architecture, design, verification, firmware, and software teams.

Success Metrics Early availability of virtual platforms for architecture validation and software development. High-quality, reusable virtual platform infrastructure across multiple SoC programs. Faster firmware and software readiness with reduced integration issues. Improved first-pass silicon success through early system validation.