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Principal Software Development Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
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Expert/Leader
Architect and develop complex C++ and SystemC hardware models, firmware, software, and QEMU-based emulation platforms. Debug models and Python processing code, support model-driven hardware design flows, validate implementations, and collaborate across teams to improve development methodologies. The role also provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineers adopting model-first development.
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Lattice Overview

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.

Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Lattice is seeking for a Principal  Software Development Engineer. This is initially a full time remote position leading to a permanent role in Edinburgh.


This role is to progress the deployment of a ‘model first’ development model to Hardware Design. In this role you will be architecting and developing complex C++ and SystemC models of hardware solutions. As an expert in the space, acting as a leader and mentor to other engineers less versed with this style of development. This will also involve developing Firmware and other Software, including QEMU emulation to generate both model solutions and Firmware development platforms.


Accountabilities: 


  • Contribute as a member of the Architecture modelling team, developing and validating models under senior guidance 
  • Develop, debug, and troubleshoot models in SystemC and Firmware 
  • Develop, debug python code to process models 
  • Apply firmware development experience to support model-driven design flows 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve development methodologies and processes 

Qualifications: 


  • BS/MS Electrical Engineering or Computer Science 
  • 5–10 years of experience in firmware or embedded software development 
  • Proficient with C/C++ in embedded or hardware-adjacent environments 
  • Knowledge of FPGA logic design or hardware description concepts preferred 
  • Solid foundation in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms 
  • Experience with SystemC, QEMU, or hardware modeling is a plus but not required — we will train the right candidate 
  • Must possess independent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new methodologies 
  • Knowledge of Python is preferred 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across multiple teams 

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:

United Kingdom

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry.  Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry. 


Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions.  Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win.  For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management  devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit 
www.latticesemi.com.  You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.  Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.

 

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