Lead Researcher, Reconfigurable Computing Architectures

University of Southern California; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Southern California in Arlington, VA is seeking a Research Computer Scientist to lead research and development in reconfigurable architectures with emphasis on programmable compute and rapid workload switching.

The role involves architecture modeling, RTL/FPGA prototyping, and collaboration across hardware, software, and applications, including AI-assisted HDL design and sponsor-facing results. Doctorate required; CUI handling requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Formación

• Doctorate in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research contributions in computer architecture or reconfigurable computing.
• Ability to reason across architecture and implementation, with experience in performance modeling, simulation, RTL design, FPGA prototyping, or related hardware development.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for architecture modeling and evaluation, and working knowledge of Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog for digital hardware prototypes.
• Strong technical writing, collaboration, and research leadership skills.
• Ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsabilidades

• Define and evolve reconfigurable architectural components, including processing elements, configurable compute fabrics, control and scheduling mechanisms, on-chip communication, memory and data movement, and interfaces to external systems.
• Lead architecture modeling, RTL and FPGA prototyping, integration, verification, and benchmarking with hardware, compiler, software, and application researchers.
• Provide technical direction to researchers, engineers, and students; coordinate architecture deliverables across organizations; document designs and results for sponsors; contribute to proposals, reports, publications, and presentations.

Conocimientos

Python or C++ for architecture

RTL design

FPGA prototyping

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Vivado

Verilator

Strong technical writing

Collaboration and leadership

Educación

Doctorate in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or closely related field

Herramientas

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Vivado

Verilator

Descripción del empleo

University of Southern California in Arlington, VA is seeking a Research Computer Scientist to lead research and development in reconfigurable architectures with emphasis on programmable compute and rapid workload switching.

The role involves architecture modeling, RTL/FPGA prototyping, and collaboration across hardware, software, and applications, including AI-assisted HDL design and sponsor-facing results. Doctorate required; CUI handling requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.