Network Architect/Researcher for AI and HPC
What you will do
Compute System Architecture (CSA) is a center of excellence at imec, focusing on 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 designing future machine-scale networks with emerging architectural and technological innovations, such as photonics/optical interconnects and wireless technologies. Your responsibilities include working with network models, customizing them as needed, considering target innovations, and designing experiments to advance research. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders and colleagues within and outside CSA to interface with workload models and incorporate technological aspects.
What we do for you
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 be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of technology to shape the society of tomorrow.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer with an open, multicultural, and informal working environment, offering ample opportunities to take initiative and responsibility. We support your development through imec.academy, our corporate university, to foster your technical and personal growth.
Your valuable contributions are recognized with a market-competitive salary and numerous fringe benefits, reflecting your importance to imec’s success.
Who you are
* Master’s or Doctoral degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering.
* 6+ years (or 4+ post-PhD) of relevant experience. Strong candidates with slightly less experience are encouraged to apply.
* Extensive background in large-scale network design, including topology, routing, congestion control, communication protocols, and resilience, as well as 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.
* Strong software/hardware engineering practices, including quality assurance, 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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