PhD Researcher in Open-Source EDA Tools Development (Remote)

Job summary

This position involves conducting research and development of open-source electronic design automation (EDA) tools aimed at enhancing chip design processes. The role focuses on creating hardware generators and developing a functional verification framework to improve interoperability and productivity in chip design.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (equivalent to a two-year master's degree).
• Experience in hardware design using languages such as Chisel, VHDL, or Verilog (Chisel preferred).
• Understanding of chip design and verification processes.
• Basic programming skills in Java or Scala.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on EDA tooling and hardware generation.
• Design and implement hardware generators.
• Develop verification methods, including functional verification in Scala/Java.
• Integrate developments into the Chips JU project ODE4EV-PIV.
• Co-supervise students and potentially contribute to teaching activities.

Skills

• Proficiency in hardware description languages (Chisel, VHDL, Verilog).
• Knowledge of chip design and verification methodologies.
• Programming skills in Java/Scala.

Education

• A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent.

Tools

• Open-source EDA tools such as OpenROAD and LibreLane.
• Programming environments for Java and Scala.