2 Openings
Gdansk
Role description
Client Job Title: Simics Automation Lead
UST Job Title: Lead II – Semiconductor Product Validation
Who we are:
At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in over 25 countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .
The Opportunity:
UST is seeking a Simics Automation Lead to drive automation initiatives for pre-silicon SoC validation using Simics virtual platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python-based test automation, simulation tools, and system-level validation workflows. This role involves designing and maintaining robust test frameworks, enabling continuous integration, and improving validation efficiency through smart automation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks targeting Simics-based virtual platforms
- Automate end-to-end workflows including model bring-up, boot testing, OS validation, regression execution, and report generation
- Create modular Python scripts to interact with Simics APIs, logs, and virtual hardware interfaces
- Integrate automation into CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps to support daily regressions and nightly builds
- Collaborate with validation, firmware, and modeling teams to enable automation readiness and debug support
- Drive root cause analysis for automation failures and maintain reliability of regression pipelines
- Implement automation for defect tracking, metrics reporting, and triage dashboards
- Mentor team members and ensure code quality through reviews, standards, and documentation
Required Skills:
- Strong experience in Python programming with focus on test and infrastructure automation
- Hands-on expertise with Simics or similar virtual platform environments (QEMU, SystemC, etc.)
- Experience automating complex system validation workflows (boot tests, OS bring-up, device interactions)
- Familiarity with Linux internals, serial logs, and bootloaders (UEFI/BIOS)
- Working knowledge of Git, Jenkins, YAML/JSON configuration, and scripting for build/test orchestration
- Experience in regression management, failure triaging, and debug log parsing
Desired Skills:
- Exposure to simulation APIs and scripting interfaces specific to Simics
- Knowledge of CI/CD best practices and DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Azure DevOps)
- Experience generating coverage metrics, test dashboards, or integrating with test management systems
- Background in SoC architecture or semiconductor product development is a plus
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
What we believe:
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
- To support and promote the values of UST.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures
Skills
Test Automation,SIMICS,Python
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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