The Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC‑CNS) is the leading supercomputing centre in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now the hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large‑scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D; into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over **** staff from 60 countries.
Job Reference: 13_26_CS_SPI_RE1
Position: Research Engineer (RE1) Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 January, ****
Context and Mission Applications are invited for a junior research engineer to work on ASIC design research at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC‑CNS). We are offering a position in the context of multiple projects to support research tasks in integrated circuit design with an emphasis on low‑power methodologies and physical design.
Key Duties
Digital ASIC implementation flow (synthesis, place and route)
TCL scripts preparation for physical‑design EDA tools
Power analysis of ASIC designs pre‑ and post‑layout
Requirements Education
Master in Electronic Engineering and related fields
Students in their last year of the master are welcome with at least 45 ECTS of master studies having been completed
Include official studies grade sheet together with the application
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Practical experience with analog design and simulation commercial tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/Synopsys Custom Compiler, HSPICE)
Practical experience with commercial digital implementation tools (Cadence Genus, Innovus; Synopsys DC, ICC2)
HDL languages: SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL
Experience in research projects in university or research centres
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Embedded systems and microcontrollers
Competences
Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team
Working knowledge of English language, written and spoken
Conditions The position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences Department. We offer a full‑time contract (37.5 h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, adaptable working hours, an extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance and support for the relocation procedures. Duration: open‑ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration. Holidays: 22 days + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement. Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona. Starting date: 01/02/2026.
Applications Procedure and Process
A full CV in English including contact details
A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered for
Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included
Applications without this document will not be considered
Development of the Recruitment Process Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position.
Points system: 40 points for curriculum analysis, 60 points for the interview phase.
A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position. The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25 % representation of women. In accordance with OTM‑R principles, a gender‑balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process.
After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will conduct the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire and a technical exercise will be conducted during the process. The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
Equal Opportunity Statement BSC‑CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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