Virtual Platform and Simulator Developer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Develop SystemC and TLM models of NPU cores, DMA engines and memory subsystems.
• Build instruction-set simulators and golden models used for kernel verification.
• Keep functional models consistent with evolving RTL and architecture specs.
• Integrate models into virtual platforms with CPU models and firmware.
• Optimise simulation speed to run full models in reasonable time.
• Provide debug interfaces for compiler and kernel developers.
• Support software teams with simulator issues and releases.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Functional simulator releases
   • Virtual platform images
   • Model-to-RTL equivalence reports
   • Debug interface documentation
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work