CareerPlan

Research Computer Scientist, Reconfigurable Computer Architecture

Arlington, VA, USFull-time$140k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-13
On-site · United StatesCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead research and development in reconfigurable computer architectures, focusing on programmable compute structures for signal-processing and communications workloads.

Role type

Research Computer Scientist (Reconfigurable Computer Architecture)

Builds

Architectural concepts, models, prototypes (RTL/FPGA), and tools for hardware design and verification.

Domain

Computer Architecture / Reconfigurable Computing / Hardware-Software Co-design

Required skills

Computer architecture design, performance modeling, RTL design, FPGA prototyping, Python, C++, Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog, technical writing, research leadership

Preferred skills

Coarse-grained reconfigurable arrays, heterogeneous accelerators, RISC-V/Arm processors, high-bandwidth interconnects, RF/DSP workloads, EDA tools, AI-assisted hardware design

Technologies

FPGA, ASIC, Vivado, Verilator, Python, C++, Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, RISC-V, Arm

Responsibilities

Define and evolve reconfigurable architectural components; conduct trade studies and develop performance models; lead architecture modeling, RTL/FPGA prototyping, and verification; provide technical direction to researchers and students; document designs for sponsors and contribute to proposals/publications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC researcher with technical leadership