Ph.D. Candidate in Functional Safety for AI Accelerators - Contract Duration 3 Years (f/m/d)

Ph.D. Candidate in Functional Safety for AI Accelerators - Contract Duration 3 Years (f/m/d), Feldkirchen

Client:

CADENCE GERMANY

Location:

Feldkirchen, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

ccdef97a0092

Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

Job Description:

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the TIRAMISU project (Training and Innovation in Reliable and Efficient Chip Design for Edge AI).

The research will focus on the functional safety aspects of AI accelerators, aligned with ISO 26262 standards, utilizing state-of-the-art EDA tools. The PhD work involves identifying safety-critical components of AI accelerators and developing advanced safety analysis methodologies.

The goal is to develop safety mechanisms and optimize safety verification techniques, including simulation-based fault injection and formal verification, to enhance the safety of AI hardware. These methods will be integrated into Cadence’s functional safety toolchain, contributing to a novel methodology that improves safety verification processes and accelerates time-to-market for AI accelerators.

Required qualifications:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Solid understanding of digital IC design and verification methodologies
• Proficiency in hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and programming
• A background in functional safety is desirable

Requirements:

• The applicant must fulfill the eligibility rules on the project website and the PhD requirements of TU Delft, where the candidate will be enrolled.
• The applicant must apply for the TIRAMISU (DC2.4) position via the provided link.

Benefits we offer:

• 30 days of annual leave
• Capital Forming Payment (VwL)
• Public transport ticket
• Hybrid work model in a modern office environment

And much more. Feel free to contact us for additional information.

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