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Firmware Developer - FPGA(m/w/x)

Genf
from CHF 6,372 - 7,004 / month
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Developing firmware for data acquisition and real-time processing on AMD Xilinx FPGAs for high energy physics experiments. Experience with high-speed optical links and VHDL required. 30 days paid leave, CERN Pension Fund membership.

Requirements

  • Firmware development for AMD Xilinx FPGAs and Systems-on-chip (Versal, Zynq)
  • Experience with high-speed optical links and data acquisition/trigger systems of high energy physics experiments
  • Experience with electronics (e.g., reading schematics, configuring electronic components via I2C)
  • Knowledge of VHDL and AMD Xilinx firmware development tools (Vivado)
  • Knowledge of C++, python, git and containerised software
  • Spoken and written English
  • Commitment to learn French
  • Professional background in Electronics, Computer Science, Physics (or related field)
  • Master's degree with 2 to 6 years post-graduation professional experience
  • PhD with no more than 3 years post-graduation professional experience
  • Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before

Tasks

  • Develop firmware for data acquisition and real-time processing
  • Contribute to development and testing of new data acquisition electronics
  • Support operations of L1 Data Scouting demonstration system
  • Collaborate with CMS L1 trigger and data scouting groups at CERN
  • Present project work and results at conferences and workshops

Work Experience

  • 2 - 6 years

Education

  • Vocational certification

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • FrenchBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • AMD Xilinx FPGAs
  • Systems-on-chip
  • Versal
  • Zynq
  • VHDL
  • Vivado
  • C++
  • Python
  • git

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days paid leave
  • 2 weeks annual closure

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • CERN Pension Fund membership

Family Support

  • Family allowances

Additional Allowances

  • Child allowances
  • Infant allowances
  • Relocation package

Learning & Development

  • On-the-job training
  • Formal training
  • Language classes
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