Staff SW Systems Design Engineer

Job Title

Staff SW Systems Design Engineer

Role Summary

Lead system-level modeling, virtual prototyping, and early software enablement for next-generation SoCs within the Engineering Enablement group. The role connects SoC architecture, hardware design, and software teams to deliver performance-optimized models and prototypes prior to silicon tape-out.

Work includes customer-facing enablement and internal coordination to ensure early software development readiness. Travel approximately 10%.

Experience Level

Senior — 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver and maintain pre-silicon models and virtual platforms that enable early software development and customer integration.

• Design and implement high-fidelity virtual platforms for internal SW development and customer enablement.
• Develop and integrate SystemC/TLM 2.0 and high-level C/C++ SoC models.
• Create automation and scripting for modeling workflows using C++ and Python.
• Develop AI-enabled tools and environments to simplify building and adopting virtual prototypes.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues and act as the escalation point for pre-silicon customer feedback.
• Collaborate with architecture, hardware, software, and product teams to define model requirements and delivery timelines.

Requirements

Core technical qualifications and desirable additions.

• 7+ years of industry experience in SoC design, architecture, or system-level modeling.
• Hands-on experience with SystemC, TLM 2.0, and high-level modeling in C/C++.
• Expert-level C++ programming; experience with Python and scripting for modeling automation.
• Deep understanding of SoC architecture, including CPU subsystems (ARM or RISC-V), bus protocols (AMBA AXI/CHI), and memory hierarchies.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Nice-to-have: experience with virtual prototyping platforms, customer-facing pre-silicon enablement, and AI-based tooling for modeling workflows.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.