System Software Model Developer

Job Description

The candidate will be part of a system software model development team in Altera, an Intel Company in location Bangalore in System Level Design space involved in creation of Virtual Prototypes (simulation models) for FPGA SoC for hard and soft IPs and Pre-Silicon development and bring up of Firmware/Linux/Zephyr/BareMetal software and applications. The candidate will be involved in next gen FPGA products and involved in hands-on development, testing, integration and maintenance of Virtual Prototype/Simics models. The candidate must have strong communication and inter-personal skill to effectively collaborate with hardware architects, driver and firmware counterparts. NOTE: In Q4 2023, Intel announced PSG will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024 with ongoing support from Intel. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future.

Qualifications

Bachelors/Master's degree in EC/CS 8 - 15 years of experience, majority of which in modeling and embedded software domain

Expertise in functional modelling of various hardware peripherals in a complex SoC using C/C++/Simics/SystemC/TLM

Good knowledge of CPU and SOC architecture

Excellent programming skills (e.g. C) that enable the source code level fixing of issues.

Good experience at model-based problem solving that enable the effective investigation and narrow-down of complex issues

Understanding of CPU Architecture, Operating System, Driver, BIOS and FW fundamentals.

Experience with Python bases scripting

Strong low level debugging skills that enable the root causing of issues at the firmware and hardware level and Operating System (OS) internals Linux kernel hands on development/test experience

Knowledge of Pre silicon Milestones, Methodologies and Hardware-Software co-design

Experience of FPGA design flow would be a plus

Experience of Synopsys Virtualizer, GEM5, QEMU opensource frameworks would be a plus

NOTE:
In Q4 2023, Intel announced PSG will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024 with ongoing support from Intel. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future.

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.


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Working Model

This role will require an on-site presence.