Innatera

Senior SDK Hardware Simulation Engineer

Innatera

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rijswijk • Netherlands

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

C++Python

About the role

  • Designing and implementing high-fidelity simulation models in modern C++ and Python that accurately mimic the behavior of our neuromorphic processors, CPUs, memory systems, and other hardware components.
  • Translating complex hardware specifications into modular, efficient, and testable software models integrated within our SDK environment.
  • Developing and maintaining the simulation framework, enabling both early application development and system validation before silicon is available.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (Digital Design, Firmware, and Software Tools) to ensure the simulator reflects real hardware behavior and supports continuous co-development.
  • Owning the quality and performance of the simulation infrastructure — writing unit and integration tests, conducting code reviews, and improving architecture and maintainability over time.
  • Contributing to the SDK’s evolution, ensuring the simulation tools are accessible, user-friendly, and valuable for both internal teams and external developers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ (C++17/20) and Python, with the ability to switch between the two depending on the layer of abstraction or task.
  • Experience designing software models or simulators that represent hardware components or systems.
  • Solid understanding of digital hardware fundamentals, such as CPU/memory architecture, instruction sets, and DMA systems.
  • Proven ability to build modular, maintainable, and high-performance software architectures.
  • Familiarity with hardware/software co-design concepts, and how models integrate with firmware and SDK tools.
  • Experience with unit testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure software quality and maintainability.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across both hardware and software domains.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with digital design, firmware, and software tool teams.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension plan
  • A flexible working environment (work-from-home policy, flexible working hours, advantageous holidays scheme) Note: We work from the office 3 days per week.
  • A generous holiday scheme
  • A collaborative, ambitious team with the freedom to innovate
  • An inclusive culture that values openness, curiosity, and personal growth
  • Office perks like fresh fruit, snacks, and an on-site gym
  • Statutory commuting/home allowance

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Hard skills
C++Pythonsoftware modelingsimulation frameworksunit testingintegration testingCI/CD pipelineshigh-performance software architecturemodular software designdebugging
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering