Reserach engineer in VSLI design automation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

This position is for a backend VLSI design engineer in the SiLago project. The engineer will help harden SiLago blocks and make them abutment ready. It should be possible to place these SiLago blocks adjacent to each other to create a larger composite VLSI design that is DRC and timing clean. All inter SiLago block wires, NoCs, clocks, power grid etc., get created by abutment.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• A vibrant and stimulating environment of young PhD students from all across the world and world leading faculty in embedded systems design, computer architecture, design automation and semiconductors.
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

The applicant should have:

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. The degree should be in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent with focus on VLSI design.
• A thorough understanding of modern EDA flows, circuit analysis, full custom design, mixed signal design, circuit level simulation in SPICE or VHDL/Verilog AMS. 
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with tape-out is highly desirable.
• The candidate should have passed IELTS with an overall score of 6.5.
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 18 months with access according to agreement.

Other information

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