KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Job description
KTH is developing a third-generation VLSI design style called Synchoros VlSI design style. SiLago (Silicon Lego), a Lego-inspired design framework, has been built with this design style as the basis; see this video for an introduction.
Depending on what you are selected to do, you will be:
- Designing complex digital systems in HDL and verifying them
- Doing logic and physical synthesis using EDA tools for an advanced technology node
- Doing VLSI design and physical verification
- Writing design automation software to automatically generate optimized and valid digital designs in the SiLago framework
- Mapping algorithms and applications to the SiLago framework
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
- Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
- A vibrant world-class research environment in all aspects of design automation
- Collaboration with leading Universities, Research Organizations and Industries
- A rich portfolio of EU and national projects, and projects directly funding by research institutes and industry
Read more about what it's like to work at KTH and our benefits.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Proven track record in using Synopsys and/or CADENCE EDA tools
- Strong background in Digital Systems Design, HDL (VHDL and SystemVerilog), programming for EDA in Python, C/C++ or Rust
Preferred qualifications
- Studying a Masters Degree Program in Electronic Systems Design and/or Compilers and Optimization
- Background in UVM based verification
- Familiarity with modern compiler frameworks like LLVM, MLIR
Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
Trade union representatives
Contact information to trade union representatives.
To apply for the position
Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. 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).
The application should include:
- CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge
- Motivation letter describing why you are applying for the position and what skills/abilities you have that are suitable for the position. Maximum 2 pages long.
About the employment
The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 3 months (or years), with access according to agreement.
Other information
Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.
For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process.
It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.
We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.
Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence
About KTH
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here
Apply here
Type of employment
Temporary position (shorter than 3 months)
Contract type
Full time
Full-time equivalent
100%
First day of employment
Enligt ö.k.
Salary
Månadslön
Number of positions
4
Location
Stockholm
County
Stockholms län
Country
Sweden
Reference number
PA-2025-0963
Published
21.Mar.2025
Last application date
30.Apr.2025
Contact
Ahmed Hemani
hemani@kth.se
