# Senior Software Engineer – Virtual Platforms - Qualcomm - Cambridge, UK at Qualcomm

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- **Company:** Qualcomm (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/qualcomm)
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** SystemC TLM, QEMU, Modern C++, ARM Architecture, Firmware Development, Device Driver Development, Git Revision Control, Open Source Development, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, ARM Fast Models, Server Architecture
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-06-24
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-06-25
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446719176815-senior-software-engineer-%E2%80%93-virtual-platforms-qualcomm-cambridge-uk-cambridge-united-kingdom (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead design and development of SystemC TLM and/or QEMU virtual platform models for complex SoCs.
- Translate system requirements into detailed model implementations and validate against hardware/firmware.
- Integrate CPUs, interconnects, peripherals and custom IP; run regression suites and triage faults.
- Review code, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with hardware, systems and test teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Contribute to tooling, CI, unit tests and performance optimisation for the modelling environment.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field plus 2+ years’ relevant experience; or Master’s with 1+ year experience.
- Proven experience with SystemC TLM or QEMU and modern C++ development.
- Strong knowledge of ARM architecture (CPU, GIC, CoreSight) and firmware/device driver debugging.
- Familiar with Git, unit testing and CI practices; preferred experience with open-source workflows, ARM Fast Models and server architecture.

## Responsibilities

Design and develop high-level system virtual models of complex SoC hardware using SystemC TLM and QEMU. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate processors, interconnects, and custom IP blocks into simulators.

## Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's/PhD with relevant experience. Proficiency in C++ and experience with ARM architecture and virtual platforms is essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Software Engineer – Virtual Platforms - Qualcomm - Cambridge, UK role still open?** It was posted on 2026-06-24. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Qualcomm's site before applying.
- **Does Qualcomm offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Qualcomm's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: SystemC TLM, QEMU, Modern C++, ARM Architecture, Firmware Development, Device Driver Development, Git Revision Control, Open Source Development, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, ARM Fast Models, Server Architecture.

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