Assistant Professor - Modern Computer Architecture

Newton School; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton School in Pune District, India, seeks a VLSI engineer-educator to teach digital systems, RTL design, and SoC concepts from logic gates to microarchitectures. You will lead labs, mentor student projects, and help shape curriculum at the intersection of digital logic, hardware systems, and architectural design.

The role emphasizes hands-on RTL/HDL work and teaching excellence, with 0–2 years experience acceptable and an M.Tech or Ph.D preferred. This is a full-time position in Pune District.

Qualifications

• M.Tech or Ph.D in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, or related field.
• 0-2 years experience in hardware/VLSI or teaching roles.
• Strong command of Computer Architecture concepts including instruction sets, microprocessors, memory hierarchy, and pipelines.
• Proficiency in HDL languages Verilog/VHDL and scripting (Tcl, Shell, Python).

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction in digital systems, RTL, and SoC topics.
• Mentor student projects and guide lab simulations and RTL projects.
• Design and evaluate labs, assessments, and hands-on projects.
• Collaborate with faculty to update curriculum and conduct workshops.
• Support curriculum development and internal learning initiatives.

Skills

RTL design

Processor subsystems

SoC integration

Verilog/VHDL

HDL scripting

Cadence

ModelSim

Synopsys

Xilinx

Mentor Graphics

Communication skills

Teaching interest

Education

M.Tech or Ph.D in related field

Tools

Cadence

ModelSim

Synopsys

Xilinx

Mentor Graphics

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for VLSI engineers with a strong foundation in digital systems and computer architecture to take on an academic teaching role. This full-time position is ideal for engineers with hands‑on experience in RTL design, processor components, or SoC architecture who are excited to teach how computers are built-from logic gates to microarchitectures. You will lead classroom instruction, mentor student projects, and help shape curriculum at the intersection of digital logic, hardware systems, and architectural design.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Architecture by drawing from real-world VLSI design experience-covering instruction sets, pipelining, memory systems, and microprocessor implementation.
• Guide students through lab simulations and RTL projects that explore how architectural concepts are implemented in hardware (e.g., datapaths, control units, cache design).
• Design and evaluate lab work, assessments, and hands‑on student projects that simulate industry applications.
• Mentor and support students in their academic and professional development journeys.
• Continuously update course content to reflect current industry trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty, industry mentors, and curriculum designers to enrich learning outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, academic research, and internal learning initiatives.
• Host technical workshops, design challenges, and guest sessions to extend classroom learning.

Must-Have Skills Qualifications

• M.Tech / Ph.D in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, or a related field.
• Experience required: 0-2 years.
• Experience working on processor subsystems, SoC integration, RTL for custom compute blocks, or related architecture-level VLSI work.
• Strong technical command over topics such as: Computer Architecture: Instruction sets, microprocessors, memory hierarchy, pipelining, cache systems.
• VLSI Design: CMOS circuits, RTL design, ASIC/FPGA flow, timing analysis, layout.
• Proficiency in tools such as Cadence, ModelSim, Synopsys, Xilinx, Mentor Graphics, etc.
• Working knowledge of HDL languages (Verilog/VHDL) and scripting (Tcl, Shell, Python).
• Excellent communication and classroom delivery skills.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring students.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience as a faculty member or technical trainer.
• Familiarity with RISC‑V, ARM-based processors, SoC Design, or low‑power systems.
• Exposure to DFT, verification methodologies, and EDA flows.
• Contributions to open‑source, academic publications, or online technical content.
• Comfort with digital tools, LMS platforms, and collaborative teaching formats.