TLM SoC Modelling Engineer

SystemC/TLM SoC Modelling Engineer

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role

We are looking for a SystemC/TLM SoC Modelling Engineer with hands-on experience to develop high-level virtual platforms and transaction-level models for complex System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, integrate, and validate SystemC/TLM 2.0 models for SoC components (CPUs, interconnects, peripherals, memory subsystems).
• Create functional, performance, and loosely-timed (LT) / approximately-timed (AT) models for architecture exploration, hardware-software co-verification, and early software development.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, and verification teams to ensure model accuracy and performance.
• Debug and optimize simulation speed vs. timing fidelity trade-offs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11 and modern standards) and SystemC/TLM-2.0 for modelling
• Solid understanding of SoC architecture (processors, caches, coherency protocols, interconnects, memory ordering).
• Experience with virtual platforms, performance modelling, and hardware-software co-simulation.
• Good knowledge of digital design concepts, protocols (e.g., AXI, ACE), and verification methodologies.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field with 2 to 5 years of experience.

Nice-to-Haves:
• Exposure to tools like Synopsys Virtualizer, Cadence, or open-source SystemC environments.
• Familiarity with Python scripting, Git, and agile development.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.