Hardware Engineer for Multicore Processor Analysis

Rapita Systems S.L. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated computer hardware/software engineer to play a key part in the research, design and delivery of innovative solutions for the timing analysis and optimization of advanced Multi-Processor Systems on Chip (MPSoC) for the avionics and automotive industries.

Based in our Barcelona office (Spain), and working as part of an exceptional team, you will apply your expertise in computer architecture and embedded systems to analyse multicore platforms, develop cutting-edge technologies, and design innovative techniques that support safety-critical real-time multicore embedded systems.

What you will do

• Multicore processor performance analysis and configuration to provide sustained performance and real-time predictability.
• Identify performance bottlenecks by analysis of technical reference material and experimentation.
• Devise hardware-configuration and software countermeasures and mitigations to reduce timing variability and unpredictability.
• Design, develop, and test software tools for multicore performance analysis.
• Integrate software tools in embedded systems in both bare-metal and real-time operating systems/hypervisors setups.
• Use initiative to research and learn independently, question assumptions and challenge results.
• Take part in international research projects with world-leading industries in the avionics and automotive domains.

Technologies you will work with

• Cutting-edge Multi-Processor Systems on Chip (e.g. QorIQ, UltraScale, Layerscape, Tiger Lake, Jacinto, TriCore, RISC-V, …).
• Low-level, target-specific assembly programming.
• High-level programming languages, including C, Python, and other programming, scripting, and testing languages.
• Real-time operating systems/hypervisors such as PikeOS, Integrity, VxWorks, LynxSecure, and Deos.
• Embedded system tools (e.g. debuggers, Lauterbach, CodeWarrior, …).
• Windows and Linux.

What would make you great at this role

• A bachelor's, master’s or doctoral degree in computer architecture, real-time systems, electronics or a related field.
• Knowledge and strong interest in computer architectures and hardware components.
• Software development skills, with a particular emphasis on embedded systems. Previous experience in low-level programming is desirable.
• A proactive and collaborative attitude, demonstrating eagerness to learn, explore new ideas, and contribute as a valuable member of a fast-paced, dedicated team.
• An interest in high-quality and/or safety-critical software.

You’ll also benefit if you have:

• Experience working with multicore processors, including familiarity with architectural features.
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as Integrity, VxWorks, Deos, and/or hypervisors.
• Familiarity with avionics standards like DO-178C and related knowledge.
• Skills in some of the following: assembly, C, C++, Java, Python. The ability to learn new technologies is far more important than knowing specific languages.
• Skills in Linux or other Unix-like OS.
• Strong English and Spanish language skills

This position is open to candidates with a range of experiences from a new graduate to someone with years of industrial experience. Rapita offers competitive salary depending on experience and skills, flexible working with options for hybrid office and home working. Part-time work is also possible. Candidates must have the right to work in the EU.