System Engineering Research Support Scientist

Mission

Design, maintain, and promote a shared system design platform that advances research and education in complex Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) and embedded computing at EPFL.

• Creating a system design platform accessible to all EPFL labs to facilitate research and development of complex SoCs and related embedded systems.
• Maintaining and expanding this platform in collaboration with EPFL labs by systematically extending it based on EPFL research.
• Overseeing the creation and distribution of Open-Source Hardware-based platforms and design methodologies for EPFL research.
• Providing training for PhD students and actively participating in hands‑on teaching, including the development of new, dedicated classes (currently lacking in our curriculum) on embedded computing platforms.
• Promoting the platform’s use inside and outside EPFL, for instance, in EPFL MAKE projects.

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or M.Sc. with minimum 5 years of industrial experience in IC design.
• Strong expertise in one or more of the following: digital design (RTL, synthesis), RF design, or low‑power design.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics).
• Solid understanding of CMOS technology and semiconductor device physics.
• Experience with tape‑out and silicon validation is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with FinFET or advanced node technologies.
• Publications or patents in IC design are a strong plus.

• A dynamic and multicultural work environment in a multidisciplinary institution of international standing
• The opportunity to participate in large‑scale, motivating and varied projects
• Attractive working conditions

Contract Start Date : 10/01/2025

Activity Rate : 80.00

Contract Type: CDI

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