Virtual Platform Hardware Modeling Engineer

Meta Reality Labs focuses on delivering Meta's vision through Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) devices and platforms. The compute performance and power efficiency requirements of these devices require custom silicon. Reality Labs Silicon team is driving the state of the art forward with breakthrough work in computer vision, machine learning, mixed reality, graphics, displays, sensors, and new ways to map the human body.

We are seeking a modeling Engineer to develop high-level models of complex SoC hardware. The virtual platforms combine models of custom hardware accelerators for vision, 2D and 3D graphics, machine learning and more, within a multi-core, multi-level memory hierarchy SoC architecture, and serve as the primary simulation vehicle for system software and firmware. The candidate should be proficient in hardware simulation using C++, and understand the firmware development processes.Virtual Platform Hardware Modeling Engineer Responsibilities

• Design and develop SystemC TLM models to accurately represent the SoC architecture integrating emulated processors, DSPs, Network-on-Chip, DMA and memory controllers, etc
• Integrate first-party and vendor models into the Virtual Platform, develop automated workflows to ensure register-level accuracy and complete connectivity at the SoC level, minimizing manual intervention and enabling continuous integration
• Collaborate with silicon architects, digital designers and verification engineers to design and develop high-fidelity, fast C++ models for first-party IP
• Coordinate virtual platforms with hardware development programs, validating multiple SoCs and architectural changes with system software and firmware engineering, enabling end-to-end silicon validation test frameworks
• Enhance the virtual platforms to enable SoC and system architecture exploration by instrumenting models for power and performance metrics, allowing for data-driven design decisions and trade-off analysis to optimize system performance and power consumption
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in hardware model simulation, virtual platform, performance modeling of complex SoCs or high-fidelity hardware accelerators
• High proficiency in modern C++ in the domains of chip-design, electronic design automation or simulation
• General familiarity with SoC components: embedded processors such as ARM A/M series, Risc-V, DSP, DMA, Cache Hierarchy, DRAM, Network-on-chip, AMBA protocols (extensive experience in at least one of these areas)
• Experience with modern buildframeworks and continuous integration systems, such as CMake, Bazel and CI frameworks such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools, such as GDB or other debuggers
• Experience with the SystemC/TLM library
• Experience with virtual platform development tools and frameworks, such as Synopsys Virtualizer, Cadence Virtual Platform, Imperas OVP, or ARM Fast Models
• Familiarity with processor/DSP architectures, such as ARM, RISC-V, and XTensa
• Familiarity with NoC, MMU, address translations, and cache modeling
• Familiarity with the standard C++ concurrency support library: threads, atomic operations, memory ordering, etc
• Proficiency in Python to automate design flows, creation of collateral data
• Experience with high level C or C++ synthesis (HLS)
• Working knowledge of Verilog

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$114,000/year to $166,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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