Virtual Platform R&D Engineer

ppCompute System Architecture (CSA) is a center of excellence at imec for hardware-software-technology co-design for future compute systems. We work in close collaboration with other expertise centers in imec specializing in applications, technology, circuits and design to innovate and pathfind next-generation compute system architectures across multiple domains
- AI, HPC, Automotive, Space, and more. CSA has presence in 6 centers of IMEC, in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, UK, USA and Qatar. This position is primarily for Leuven, Belgium. /p pWe are looking for a Virtual Platform RD Engineer to develop, enable, and maintain our baseline platform across software models, RTL prototyping, and simulation environments. This role sits at the intersection of compute architectures, system software, and system modeling. /p pWhat you will do /p ul liDevelop and maintain virtual platforms across both simulated, and hardware-prototyping environments. /li liSupport workload mapping and enable functional models bring-up on various execution platforms such as: QEMU, gem5, RTL, FGPA. /li liContribute to performance and functional validation across abstraction levels (ISA -
- RTL -
- FPGA). /li liBuild system models that represent novel compute architectures, while balancing accuracy, execution speed, and ease of use. /li liEvaluate new architectural features, translating architectural concepts into executable platforms. /li liContribute to project definitions and the technical scope of work (timeline, work packages, milestones, deliverables) in cooperation with senior members, if needed. /li liSupervise or assist in mentoring of students when necessary. /li /ul pWho you are /p ul liYou hold a Master’s or PhD in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering/Science or other relevant domains with hands-on compute architecture systems. /li liYou are passionate about computer architecture and system-level design, with a solid understanding of modern compute and memory systems, and SoC components. /li liYou have strong background in embedded systems, including toolchains (GCC/LLVM), RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS), and low-level debugging. /li liYou are proficient in C/C++, in bash and Python scripting and you are familiar with AI-assisted automation. /li liYou are a hands-on engineer who enjoys bringing systems to life. /li liYou have experience in RISC-V-based system architecture. /li liYou are open-minded, and flexible in accommodating changing priorities to support business needs. /li liYou are a team player, as you will be part of a dynamic and distributed team.
You are fluent in English and you have strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across a multicultural team /li /ul pImec is a premier research hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, blending microchip and software expertise. We foster innovation across various sectors while uniting 3,500 experts from 70+ nationalities. /p h3Summary /h3 pJoin IMEC as a Virtual Platform RD Engineer in Leuven, Belgium. Develop and maintain virtual platforms for compute architectures, supporting workload mapping, performance validation, and mentoring students. /p pJoin IMEC as a Virtual Platform RD Engineer in Leuven, Belgium. Develop and maintain virtual platforms for compute architectures, supporting workload mapping, performance validation, and mentoring students. /p pCompute System Architecture (CSA) is a center of excellence at imec for hardware-software-technology co-design for future compute systems. We work in close collaboration with other expertise centers in imec specializing in applications, technology, circuits and design to innovate and pathfind next-generation compute system architectures across multiple domains
- AI, HPC, Automotive, Space, and more. CSA has presence in 6 centers of IMEC, in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, UK, USA and Qatar. This position is primarily for Leuven, Belgium. /p pWe are looking for a Virtual Platform RD Engineer to develop, enable, and maintain our baseline platform across software models, RTL prototyping, and simulation environments. This role sits at the intersection of compute architectures, system software, and system modeling. /p pWhat you will do /p ul liDevelop and maintain virtual platforms across both simulated, and hardware-prototyping environments. /li liSupport workload mapping and enable functional models bring-up on various execution platforms such as: QEMU, gem5, RTL, FGPA. /li liContribute to performance and functional validation across abstraction levels (ISA -
- RTL -
- FPGA). /li liBuild system models that represent novel compute architectures, while balancing accuracy, execution speed, and ease of use. /li liEvaluate new architectural features, translating architectural concepts into executable platforms. /li liContribute to project definitions and the technical scope of work (timeline, work packages, milestones, deliverables) in cooperation with senior members, if needed. /li liSupervise or assist in men