Embedded Simulation Engineer

This role is crucial for enabling early-stage firmware development and automated testing through virtual hardware models. You'll be working on simulation models that replicate real hardware-sometimes even before it exists. In the future, you will also help guide the evolution of the simulation toolchain itself.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design and implement device-level simulation models to replicate embedded hardware behaviour.
• Develop model logic and supporting tools using C, Python, XML, shell scripting, CMake and git.
• Enable simulation-based firmware development and automated CI testing.
• Collaborate with embedded software teams to ensure model accuracy and usability.
• Analyse the existing simulation stack and contribute to evaluating alternative platforms and tools for long-term needs.
• Gradually assume ownership of the team's simulation mission as existing experts transition out of this area.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

§ Proficient in DML (Device Modelling Language)

• Development and maintenance of device-level models using DML (Device Modelling Language)

• Modelling of hardware components such as SoCs, peripherals, memory controllers

• Deep integration with simulation environments to replicate embedded system behaviour

• Solid experience with embedded systems and device driver development (e.g., for U-Boot, Linux, or bare-metal).
• Proficient in Programming skills like - C, Python, XML, Bash, CMake, Git
• Ability to read and understand ARM32 and ARM64 assembly.
• Proficiency in C programming and scripting languages like Python and bash.
• Hands-on experience with simulation or virtualization environments for embedded systems.
• Independent working style and readiness to take over complex technical responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with hardware simulation platforms such as Simics, QEMU or similar.
• Knowledge of device modelling languages (e.g., DML or equivalents).
• Basic understanding of system-on-chip (SoC) architecture and peripheral modelling.
• German language skills are a plus.

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