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Staff Engineer (Virtual Prototyping)

Inclusively

Inclusively

United States
Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Inclusively is partnering with an electronic design automation company to hire a Staff Engineer (Virtual Prototyping). **Please note: this role is NOT an internal position with Inclusively, but with the partner company.**

ABOUT INCLUSIVELY

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What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing and delivering high-performance simulation models for automotive, enterprise, telecommunications, and cloud platforms.

• Configuring and bringing up complex software stacks and drivers on simulated hardware platforms.

• Collaborating with other development teams, IP owners, third-party suppliers, support engineers, and customers to identify, implement, and deliver solutions.

• Performing root-cause analysis and debugging across software and hardware boundaries.

• Integrating open-source multimedia and security utilities (e.g., FFmpeg, GStreamer, OpenSSL) into virtual prototypes.

• Enhancing pre-silicon Virtual Platforms and models to enable early product development for global clients.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Empowering customers to accelerate product development cycles by providing robust virtual prototypes before hardware availability.

• Driving innovation in simulation solutions for next-generation electronic platforms.

• Enhancing the quality and reliability of Synopsys’ Virtual Prototyping offerings for automotive, enterprise, and cloud markets.

• Facilitating seamless hardware-software integration and validation for global customers.

• Contributing to the advancement of open-source and proprietary technologies in embedded systems.

• Strengthening Synopsys’ position as a leader in chip design, verification, and IP integration.

What You’ll Need:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar field.

• Strong programming skills, primarily in C and C++.

• Embedded software experience, ideally including Linux OS build, configuration, and debugging.

• Knowledge of IP implementation or driver development (Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal), especially for Virtio, MIPI (CSI/DSI/I3C), Security, DMA, SSI, I2C, or Mobile Storage.

• Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction.

• Experience with open-source build systems such as Buildroot or Yocto.

• Familiarity with open-source multimedia/security utilities such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, and OpenSSL.

• Python programming experience.

• Experience with SystemC and/or transaction-level modelling (TLM).

• Embedded software development on Arm cores/Arm architecture.

• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.

Who You Are:

• Innovative thinker with a passion for technology and continuous learning.

• Collaborative team player, able to work across diverse groups and cultures.

• Effective communicator, adept at translating complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

• Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Self-motivated, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Virtual Prototyping team based in Maia, Porto, collaborating with experts in simulation, embedded software, and system modeling. The team is focused on delivering world-class virtual platforms for customers across automotive, enterprise, telecommunications, and cloud markets. You will be part of a dynamic, agile group that values innovation, inclusivity, and the pursuit of excellence.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.