Social network you want to login/join with: Senior Digital Design and RISC-V Architecture Engineer, Lodi Client: Location: Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 85500067291804467233712 Job Views: 3 Posted: 26.04.2025 Expiry Date: 10.06.2025 Job Description: Role The Chips-IT Foundation is seeking Senior Researchers to lead and contribute to cutting-edge research and development initiatives centered on digital design and RISC-V architectures. The project focuses on the development of advanced digital processors, accelerators, and custom SoCs based on the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA), as well as domain-specific hardware accelerators. This role involves leading the design, optimization, and verification of high-performance, low-power digital systems for next-generation computing platforms, IoT, and embedded applications. Senior Researchers will define design methodologies, drive innovation in hardware-software co-design, and contribute to the RISC-V ecosystem's advancement at technical and strategic levels. Work can be carried out in Pavia or Bologna. Key Responsibilities: Lead research and development activities in digital design, including processors, accelerators, and SoCs based on RISC-V architecture. Define and guide the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of digital subsystems (Processors, Accelerators, Memory, Communication Subsystems, etc.). Supervise and mentor junior researchers, including Master’s and PhD students, across multiple projects. Develop and publish research outcomes in scientific journals and at international conferences. Drive adoption of emerging methodologies in digital design, verification, and hardware/software co-design. Collaborate with industry and academic partners, providing technical leadership. Support project proposals and strategic R&D initiatives aligned with funding opportunities. Required Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with a focus on digital design and processor architectures ( Mandatory ). At least 10 years of experience in digital hardware design, with academic and industrial exposure preferred. Proficiency in hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and design toolchains ( Mandatory ). Extensive experience with RISC-V architecture, including custom ISA extensions and microarchitecture design. Hands-on experience with tape-outs and chip bring-up in CMOS/FinFET nodes (28nm, 16nm, or below). Knowledge of FPGA/ASIC design flows, SoC integration, and system-level verification. What we offer Competitive compensation and contract terms, negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Lunch tickets Private health coverage depending on role and contract. Structured growth with ongoing training and updates. Networking with industry professionals. International environment. Tax deductions: Candidates with research activity abroad may be eligible for significant tax deductions. The Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits,” known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization supervised by the Ministries of Industry. The Foundation is Italy's first RTO focused on semiconductor research, serving as a center of excellence and a key player in the Italian semiconductor ecosystem. Missions include: Promoting the design and development of integrated circuits. Enhancing professional training in microelectronics. Fostering a network of universities, research centers, and enterprises for innovation and technology transfer. Disclaimer No candidate list will be published. The Foundation reserves the right to extend, revoke, or not select applications without claim from applicants. J-18808-Ljbffr