Research Engineer / Research Associate (FPGA Prototyping and ASIC Design Flow)

Full-time Other-General

Research Engineer / Research Associate (FPGA Prototyping and ASIC Design Flow)

Department: QUASAR

Posted Date: 27 April 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

Hours: Full Time

Duration: Fixed term contract

Job Purpose / Objective of the Position

TUMCREATE is seeking a researcher/engineer to join the QUASAR project, focusing on bridging FPGA-based system prototyping with manufacturable chip design, enabled by open‑source EDA toolchains and design automation methodologies. This role is not a conventional FPGA or ASIC role – it targets candidates interested in cross‑layer co‑design, from architecture and RTL to physical implementation. This is a fixed‑term contract until March 2029 when applicable.

Job Responsibilities

• FPGA System Design & Prototyping
• Collaborate with FPGA researchers to implement and validate complex RTL systems on FPGA platforms
• Integrate and customize RISC‑V‑based cores a...