Head Of Silicon Design & Validation Infrastructure
Pubblicato il 07-08-2026 - Fondazione Chips-IT in Bologna
ppThe Foundation "Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits," also known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization under the supervision of the Ministries of Industry.
/p pThe Foundation is Italy's first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a centre of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal centre of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.
/p h3Posizione /h3 pFondazione Chips-IT is seeking a Lead of Silicon Design Support Infrastructure to establish and lead the Design, Validation and Test Infrastructure Group.
This Group will enable multi-domain semiconductor demonstrator development (Digital, Analog, Power) supporting internal research teams and collaborations with university and industry partners.
/p pThe Group will have a central role in the operation of Chips-IT, providing the best possible environment for Research Groups to develop their projects.
Its capabilities should bring the Foundation to demonstration levels of TRL 5 to 7 depending on the projects, while also providing infrastructure access for academic and industrial partners within established collaboration frameworks.
/p pThe work can be carried out either in Pavia or in Bologna.
/p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liIn coordination with the Research Groups Directors, define and propose to the CEO the organisation of the Silicon Infrastructure Group and present a 3?year budget forecast.
/li liTogether with the HR Manager, define the profiles of the personnel, engineers and technicians, to recruit (initially between 5 and 10 people).
/li liProvide the infrastructure for: EDA Tool Management, Computing Infrastructure Optimization, Workflow Automation, Advanced Design Tools, Emulation and Pre?Silicon Validation, Multi?Domain Test Facility, Foundry and Fabrication Coordination.
/li liManage licensing and compliance, data management security, test facility safety, technical roadmap support, methodology governance, collaboration infrastructure management, technology scouting, technical relations with foundries, and proactive research support.
/li /ul h3Requisiti /h3 pThe candidate is a semiconductor sector professional with at least 15 years of industrial experience in RD or product development and with a broad set of knowledge and skills.
He/She has already managed multi?skilled groups and led development projects in the pre?production phase and is willing to take the challenge of fully setting up a new activity in a research environment.
/p h3In particular, He/she will have /h3 ul liKnowledge of EDA infrastructure – familiarity with RTL design, logic synthesis, analog and RF design, physical design, and simulation tools for complete design?to?silicon flows across digital, analog, and power domains.
/li liKnowledge of test facility infrastructure – familiarity with silicon characterization equipment,
lab automation, instrumentation for post?silicon validation, safety procedures and compliance requirements.
/li liPower electronics infrastructure – familiarity with test equipment and methodologies specific to power management ICs, DC?DC converters, AC?DC conversion, high?voltage safety compliance and thermal validation.
/li liAnalog/Mixed?Signal test capabilities – understanding of analog and RF characterization requirements, measurement equipment, and validation methodologies for mixed?signal demonstrators.
/li liSilicon design flow understanding – understanding of ASIC/SoC development from specification through tape?out, including familiarity with foundry processes, PDKs, and design for manufacturability.
/li liFoundry ecosystem knowledge – experience with foundry processes, PDK management, tape?out coordination, and understanding of semiconductor manufacturing.
/li /ul h3Altre Informazioni /h3 h3WHAT WE OFFER /h3 ul liCompetitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.
/li liPossibility to enter into a PhD conjugating your job with a research program that will grant you the PhD title.
/li liLunch tickets.
/li liPrivate health care coverage depending on your role and contract.
/li liStructured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates.
/li liNetworking opportunities with industry?leading professionals.
/li liInternational environment.
/li liHybrid work policy.
/li liTax deductions: Candidates from abroad may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years.
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