Lead of Microelectronics Design Center EDA Support Group
Pubblicato il 14-10-2026 - Fondazione Chips-IT in Bologna
pThe Chips-IT Foundation is seeking a senior professional to lead and support the activities of its Microelectronics Design Center. This role is central to ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and continuous evolution of design tools, laboratory infrastructure, and the overall RD environment for advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) development. The Lead of Microelectronics Design Center EDA Support Group will be responsible for the maintenance, optimization, and governance of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) flows, Process Design Kits (PDKs). This position serves as a technical focal point for microelectronics design infrastructure, coordinating interactions with foundries, and EDA vendors, while enabling seamless SoC design from concept through tape-out. /ppThe work can be carried out either in Pavia or in Bologna. /ph3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: /h3ulliCoordinate with vendors for EDA tool procurement, licensing,
and maintenance contracts. /liliMaintain and optimize EDA toolchains for digital design, including simulation, synthesis, verification, and physical design. /liliManage PDK installations and updates, acting as the technical liaison with foundries for issue resolution and continuous support. /liliMaintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot HW Emulators, ensuring uninterrupted research and pre-silicon verification activities. /liliEnable seamless integration of PDKs into EDA workflows, supporting the full SoC design lifecycle from concept to tape-out. /liliEnsure accurate and up-to-date documentation of tool installations, maintenance procedures, and best practices for EDA flows and laboratory equipment. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr