Performance Modeling / Verification Engineer - Intermediate (San Jose or Remote) - AMDJP00004553

Position Title : SystemC Modeling & Verification Engineer

Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Clearance Requirements : None

Position Status : Contract

Pay Rate : $60-65 / hr on W2

Seneca Resources is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented SystemC Modeling & Verification Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing performance models for next-generation ASICs and system-level designs. This role is ideal for engineers with deep expertise in SystemC / TLM2, C / C++, and functional verification, who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about optimizing hardware simulation accuracy and performance.

You'll work closely with architecture, firmware, and hardware teams to build cycle-approximate models, validate functionality, and integrate your work into AMD's internal tools and workflows.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, enhance, and maintain SystemC / TLM2 models for memory controllers, peripherals, and interconnects

Integrate models into AMD system-level design tools and ensure performance alignment

Identify and resolve bottlenecks in simulation models to meet design specifications

Create and execute testbenches for model validation and participate in system-level debugging

Produce clear documentation including usage guidelines, design specifications, and performance metrics

Deliver cycle-approximate performance models and support SV / UVM-based functional and performance verification

Required Skills / Education :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in ASIC modeling and verification or software / firmware development in a hardware setting

Strong proficiency in C / C++ development within a Linux environment

Experience with SystemC, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and verification libraries such as UVM

Familiarity with debug tools like GDB and Valgrind

Knowledge of Perl, Makefiles, and scripting for automation

Experience with DPI / PLI integration between C and Verilog environments

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred knowledge of PCIe, AXI, and system interconnect protocols

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