PstrongRole /strong /ppThe Chips-IT Foundation is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the development and integration of embedded software and modeling frameworks for advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms. The role focuses on system-level modeling, operating system integration (including real-time OS), deployment of AI workloads, and development of parallel programming frameworks for multi-core architectures. The position involves working closely with hardware, verification, and application teams to enable full-stack software support for novel SoC designs. The work can be carried out either in Pavia or in Bologna. /ppbr/ppstrongKey Responsibilities: /strong /pulliDevelop and maintain software models and simulation environments for pre-silicon SoC validation. /liliPort and configure operating systems (Linux, RTOS) on custom SoC platforms. /liliDesign and implement runtime components for task scheduling, memory management, and inter-core communication. /liliIntegrate and optimize deployment flows for neural network inference on custom SoC targets. /liliSupport multi-core programming using frameworks such as OpenMP or MPI. /liliCollaborate with hardware teams to define software/hardware interfaces, drivers, and bootloaders. /liliAssist with the bring-up of FPGA-based and silicon prototypes. /liliContribute to automated build, test, and integration flows for embedded software stacks. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongRequired Qualifications: /strong /pulliMaster’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. /liliAt least 5 years of experience in embedded software development or SoC modeling. /liliSolid knowledge of C/C++ programming, software architecture, and performance optimization. /liliExperience with operating systems, including Linux kernel and real-time OS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr). /liliHands-on experience with multi-core programming (e.g., OpenMP, pthreads). /liliExperience deploying neural networks using frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, or TVM. /liliKnowledge of SystemC, QEMU, or similar modeling tools is a strong plus. /liliFamiliarity with toolchains for RISC-V or ARM-based embedded platforms. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWhat we offer /strong /pulliCompetitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience /liliLunch tickets /liliPrivate health care coverage depending on your role and contract /liliStructured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates /liliNetworking opportunities with industry-leading professionals /liliInternational environment /liliHybrid work policy /liliTax deductions: Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years /li /ulpbr/ppstrongAbout Fondazione Chips-IT /strong /ppThe Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits,” also known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization under the supervision of the Ministries of Industry. /ppThe Foundation is Italy's first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise. /ppbr/ppuMissions of the Foundation: /u /pullipromote the design and development of integrated circuits /lilistrengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics /liliensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field /li /ulpbr/ppstrongDisclaimer /strong /ppNo ranking list or list of suitable candidates will be prepared and published. /ppThe Foundation reserves the right to: /ppa. extend or reopen the deadline of this notice; /ppb. revoke this notice; /ppc. not make any selection from among the applications submitted if they are deemed not to meet the functions set forth in the notice; /ppwithout any claims or rights being asserted by the interested parties. /ppbr/ppemNon verrà redatta e pubblicata alcuna graduatoria o elenco degli idonei. /em /ppemLa Fondazione si riserva la facoltà di: /em /ppema. prorogare o riaprire il termine di scadenza del presente avviso; /em /ppemb. revocare il presente avviso; /em /ppemc. non procedere ad alcuna scelta tra le candidature presentate, ove ritenute non rispondenti alle funzioni di cui all’avviso; /em /ppemsenza che gli interessati possano avanzare alcuna pretesa o diritto. /em /p