Network Architect/Researcher for AI and HPCCompute System Architecture (CSA) is a center of excellence at imec, specializing in HW-SW-Technology co-design for future compute systems.As a network architect/researcher in CSA at imec, you will play a key role in pioneering future machine-scale network designs with emerging architectural and technological innovations, such as photonics/optical interconnects and wireless technologies. This involves working with network models at this scale, customizing them as needed, considering the target innovations, and designing/running experiments to advance research. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders and colleagues within and outside CSA to interface with workload models and capture technological aspects.What we do for youWe offer the opportunity to join one of the world’s leading research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion, and expertise, you will become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.We are committed to being an inclusive employer and pride ourselves on our open, multicultural, and informal working environment, with ample opportunities to take initiative and responsibility. We support your development through imec.academy, our corporate university, investing in your technical and personal growth.Your valuable contributions are appreciated, reflected in a market-competitive salary and many fringe benefits.Who you areMaster’s or Doctoral degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering.6+ years (4+ post-PhD) of relevant experience. If you have slightly less experience but are a strong fit, we encourage you to apply.Strong background in large-scale network design, including topology, routing, congestion control, communication protocols, and resilience; and performance analysis such as traffic modeling and network characterization.Experience with network modeling tools like NS3, OMNET++, SST, Merlin, etc.Familiarity with networks-on-chip is a plus.(Optional) Knowledge of recent industry initiatives like Ultra-Ethernet, CXL, UALink.Good software/hardware engineering practices, including quality, version control, CI, and unit testing.Hands-on approach and ability to mentor junior colleagues, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
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