Software Engineer for SoC Modeling and Runtime Systems

About Fondazione Chips-IT *The 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.
* *The 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.
* Missions Of The Foundation
- Promote the design and development of integrated circuits
- Strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
- Ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field Posizione The 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.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and implement verification strategies at IP and SoC levels.
- Develop and maintain UVM-based verification environments, including testbenches and functional coverage.
- Design and execute test plans aligned with design specifications and requirements.
- Debug RTL and simulation issues using advanced tools and techniques.
- Integrate verification components and ensure complete test coverage.
- Contribute to regression infrastructure and manage automated test execution.
- Collaborate closely with RTL designers, DFT engineers, and physical implementation teams.
- Support post-silicon bring-up and validation activities as needed. Requisiti
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in embedded software development or SoC modeling.
- Solid knowledge of C/C++ programming, software architecture, and performance optimization.
- Experience with operating systems, including Linux kernel and real-time OS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
- Hands-on experience with multi-core programming (e.g., OpenMP, pthreads).
- Experience deploying neural networks using frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, or TVM.
- Knowledge of SystemC, QEMU, or similar modeling tools is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with toolchains for RISC-V or ARM-based embedded platforms. Altre Informazioni

WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
- Possibility to enter into a PhD conjugating your job with a research program that will grant you the PhD title.
- Lunch tickets
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
- Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
- Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
- International environment
- Hybrid work policy
- Tax 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 In conformità con le normative vigenti, il range retributivo lordo annuo previsto per questa posizione è compreso tra Euro 25.000,00 e 55.000,00. L'ampiezza del range è finalizzata a valutare candidature con diversi livelli di seniority; l'offerta finale sarà strettamente commisurata all'effettiva esperienza e alle competenze del candidato, e sarà integrata dai benefit aziendali previsti per il ruolo.