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Virtual Platform Engineer
- Capgemini (Sunnyvale, CA)
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At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
About the job you’re considering
This role offers the opportunity to shape next‑generation AR/VR systems by developing the high‑fidelity virtual platforms that drive early software enablement and silicon innovation. You will model advanced SoC architecture and collaborate closely with architects, designers, and firmware teams to validate and optimize custom hardware. Your contributions will inform critical architectural decisions and accelerate delivery of high‑performance silicon that powers immersive, real‑world experiences.
+ Build SystemC/TLM models representing SoC components including processors, DSPs, NoCs, DMA engines, memory controllers, and custom accelerators.
+ Integrate internal and vendor IP into cohesive Virtual Platforms with automated workflows that ensure complete connectivity, register accuracy, and CI enablement.
+ Collaborate with architects, designers, and verification teams to deliver fast, cycle‑approximate C models for first‑party IP.
+ Support hardware programs by validating evolving SoC architectures with system software and firmware teams.
+ Enhance virtual platforms with instrumentation for power, performance, and architectural trade‑off analysis. **Your skills and experience**
+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
+ 7 years of industry experience, including 5 years in hardware modeling, virtual platforms, or SoC performance modeling.
+ Expertise in modern C for chip‑design, EDA, simulation, and C concurrency (threads, atomics, memory ordering).
+ **Hands‑on experience with** **SystemC/TLM** and virtual platform tools such as Synopsys Virtualizer, Cadence Virtual Platform, Imperas OVP, or ARM Fast Models.
+ Strong understanding of processor/DSP architectures (ARM, RISC‑V, Xtensa), NoC/MMU/cache systems, and proficiency in Python for automation.
Life at Capgemini
Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:
+ Flexible work
+ Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
+ Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
+ Paid parental leave
+ Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
+ Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
+ Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
+ Employee Resource Groups
+ Disaster Relief **About Capgemini Engineering**
World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &
Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.
Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
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Disclaimer
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.
Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.
**Job:** _Developer_
**Organization:** _Engineering & R&D Services_
**Title:** _Virtual Platform Engineer_
**Location:** _CA-Sunnyvale_
**Requisition ID:** _082737_
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