Research Assistant / PhD position (m/f/d) for Embedded Software Design for Heterogeneous AI Platforms

Tätigkeitsprofil:

The position:
We are looking for a motivated researcher to join the System Architectures The research focus is on developing a software design flow for a heterogeneous embedded AI platform featuring RISC-V-based processors, FPGAs, and
custom AI accelerators — including both CMOS-based and emerging non-conventional technologies. A key challenge is programming these heterogeneous accelerators and co-designing the HW/SW split at the system level. While RISCV is our current baseline, the flow should not be limited to a single ISA or platform.
This position offers a deep insight into the programming of state-of-the-art hardware design. It is anticipated the candidate will work towards a PhD. Your detailed tasks will include:

• Application mapping and software development for embedded AI platforms including RISC-V (on bare-metal or linux-based systems)
• HW/SW partitioning, accelerator selection, and dimensioning
• Driver development for custom AI and signal-processing accelerators
• Integration of heterogeneous hardware accelerators into existing software stacks
• Flow development for continuous hardware integration and software deployment

Anforderungsprofil:

Your qualifications:
You have a solid understanding of embedded systems and HW/SW interfaces, and good programming skills in C/C++ and Python. Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g. SystemC, VHDL, or Verilog) is a plus. You are
comfortable working in Linux-based environments and with version control. Most importantly, you are eager to dig into real hardware and understand systems end-to-end. Experience with AI inference frameworks, accelerator
integration, or performance profiling on heterogeneous platforms is welcome.
You will also be a strong team player. We are looking for a team member who can structure their own work and bring a well-organized and systematic approach to working with creative minds. You will be an ideal fit for this position if
you have experimental, analytical, and problem-solving skills, very strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn how to use the latest technical equipment, including various software. You must be fluent in English.
German language skills are welcome. Further development of German language skills is expected and strongly encouraged, e.g. through in-house language courses and intensive courses.