Job Reference228_26_CS_SDES_RE1
PositionResearch engineer - hardware/software co-design to improve non-functional metrics in embedded systems (RE1)
About BSCThe Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC‑CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain, hosting MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe. It offers HPC services and conducts research in computer and computational science. BSC‑CNS has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
Key Duties
Contribute to the research hardware and software codesign to improve non‑functional metrics (NFM) in embedded systems with different criticality levels.
Develop software solutions that help guarantee higher coverage of NFMs that can be achieved.
Assess the proposed methodologies on a representative setup.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Architecture, or a related field.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, or a related field, either completed or in progress.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience with embedded systems.
Experience with low‑level programming and firmware programming.
Demonstrated experience in generic programming (C, C++, etc.).
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.G., Python).
Experience with Vivado/Vitis development environments.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Background on computer architecture in general.
Experience with Linux and low‑level programming.
Competences
Problem‑solving, proactive, collaborative, and result‑oriented work attitude.
Good communication skills including proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
Conditions
Location: BSC within the Computer Sciences Department.
Contract type: full‑time (35 h/week) with adaptable working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, relocation support.
Duration: open‑ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration.
Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per the collective agreement.
Salary: competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and adjusted for the cost of living in Barcelona.
Starting date: 01.07.2026.
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