Developer for the CMS Level-1 Trigger (EP-CMS-TDQ-2026-157-GRAP)
Core
Develop algorithms for the CMS Level-1 (L1) trigger, implement them in FPGA firmware, and evaluate their physics performance for the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA firmware engineer (high-energy physics)
Builds
Online selection algorithms and firmware for the CMS L1 trigger system
Domain
High-energy physics / Particle physics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
FPGA firmware development (HDL, HLS), C++, Python, data analysis (ROOT), machine learning, CI/CD, hardware testing
Preferred skills
Trigger/data acquisition systems, high-speed optical links, Vivado Design Suite, GitLab
Responsibilities
Develop L1 trigger algorithms, integrate contributions from other developers, evaluate physics performance, participate in hardware testing and installation, present results at conferences, supervise team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team supervision
