Synopsys - Principal Processor Modelling Engineer - C Programming (12-13 yrs)

Job Description :

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Processor Modelling Engineer to join our team, where you will play a key role in modeling ARM's cutting-edge v9 architecture and the latest RISC-V cores for our customers within the RISC-V ecosystem.

In this highly impactful role, you will be responsible for creating and optimizing C software models of leading-edge CPU technologies that will power systems across diverse markets such as data centers, mobile communications, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Role & Responsibilities :

- Develop, test, and maintain high-speed software models (ImperasFPMs) of advanced CPU and system-level IP, focusing on ARM v9 and the latest RISC-V cores.

- Utilize the industry-standard OVP APIs to build virtual platforms that simulate processor architectures and system-level components.

- Design and implement modeling strategies to meet performance targets and accuracy for a wide range of use cases, such as early software development, IP design, and verification.

- These platforms will allow for software development and testing before the hardware is available, accelerating time-to-market for products built on ARM and RISC-V technologies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware design engineers, verification teams, and software development teams to ensure that processor models meet project requirements and integrate seamlessly into workflows.

- Work closely with system architects, verification engineers, and OEM/Silicon Partners to address any issues with simulation models and their integration into system designs.

- Work on the integration of processor models into standard simulation environments such as SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC for comprehensive verification, analysis, and software development workflows.

- Enhance and improve the simulation tools and frameworks used within the team, contributing to building more flexible, powerful, and scalable simulation environments.

- Collaborate with external partners to integrate new architectural features and ensure the models stay up to-date with industry trends and advancements in ARM and RISC-V processor technologies.

- 12+ years of experience in processor modeling or simulation. This includes designing, implementing, and optimizing C software models for complex processor architectures (ideally including ARM or RISC-V).

- Strong experience with high-speed simulation modeling, especially in the context of CPU design and system-level IP modeling.

- Expertise in C programming with a focus on simulation and modeling techniques for processor architectures.

- Experience working with Imperas FPM (Fast Processor Models), OVP (Open Virtual Platforms), and other simulation and modeling tools for high-speed processor simulation.

- Proficiency in SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC for simulation and model integration.

- Knowledge of advanced processor architectures, with experience modeling ARM v9 and RISC-V cores being highly desirable.

- In-depth experience with virtual platforms used for software development, hardware/software co verification, and early software validation.

- Strong understanding of how to simulate processor features, including pipelines, memory subsystems, interrupt handling, cache coherence, and other critical CPU subsystems