Research Associate in Processor Design | Barkhausen Institut gGmbH: Research Associate “Processor Design” (m/f/d)

Job Summary

The Barkhausen Institut is seeking a Research Associate to join their 'Scalable Computing Hardware' group. In this role, you will conduct ground-breaking research into security-centered processor design, developing novel concepts for trustworthy embedded systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing processor microarchitectures, implementing these ideas into ASIC tapeouts, and verifying results on real silicon in a laboratory setting. This position is ideal for someone passionate about future-oriented hardware technologies who is looking to pursue further academic qualifications, such as a PhD. You will work within an agile, cross-disciplinary team that values flat hierarchies and creative problem-solving. The institute provides a highly collaborative environment focused on building a secure and trustworthy IoT platform, offering you the chance to contribute to the next generation of processor architecture while supported by a research-driven organization.